The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) and the Siouxland Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) invite the submission of proposals from experienced and qualified consultants to complete a Community Financing Gap Study. COVID-19 has resulted in widespread unemployment and business closures, and no population groups have been impacted economically more severely than the traditionally underserved populations […]
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RFQ – Hamilton Boulevard Corridor Traffic Study
The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) and the City of Sioux City, IA invite the submission of qualifications from experienced and qualified consultants to complete a traffic signal study of Hamilton Boulevard between I-29 and Stone Park Boulevard in Sioux City. The analysis would consider existing traffic signals at intersections along the corridor to […]
RFQ – Dakota City Pine Street Traffic Study
The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) and the City of Dakota City invite the submission of qualifications from experienced and qualified consultants to complete a traffic study for a portion of Pine Street. The goal of this traffic study is to analyze the traffic impacts of paving the existing gravel portion of Pine Street […]
RFP – Local Tourism Marketing Study
The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) and the Sioux City Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau invite the submission of proposals from experienced and qualified consultants to complete a local tourism marketing study. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted travel, tourism, and local businesses in the Siouxland region and throughout the country. This study serves as […]
RFQ – Innovation Center Feasibility Study
SIMPCO with Iowa’s West Coast Initiative (IWCI) invites the submission of qualifications from experienced and qualified consultants to complete a feasibility study for a regional Innovation Center. The feasibility study is the first step in evaluating the concept, building/space layout, and sustainability of an Innovation Center as a means to successfully enrich the entrepreneurial ecosystem […]
Financial Assistance Available for Dakota County Landlord Relief to Address Losses Incurred by the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly everyone in Nebraska, with lay-offs, furloughs, school closings, and more. The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) is teaming with the Southeast Nebraska Affordable Housing Council (SENAHC) to help landlords in Dakota County. Funding is available through a Community CARES Grant from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human […]
MPO Long Range Transportation Plan Survey
SIMPCO requests your feedback to help shape the SIMPCO MPO 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan! Follow the link to assess existing and planned transportation infrastructure in the Sioux City metropolitan area. The survey closes midnight, September 7, 2020. Go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2045_LRTP The SIMPCO Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) includes planning projects for Sergeant Bluff, Sioux City, Plymouth […]
2020 SIMPCO Services Survey
SIMPCO Members, partners, and stakeholders are invited to complete our annual services survey. This survey lets us know how we are doing and how we can improve. Please take a few minutes to respond. Thank you for your continued partnership. Click below to fill our survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YNLCBFK
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INVESTS $400,000 IN CARES ACT FUNDING TO BOOST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS CRITICAL TO HELPING SIMPCO AREA RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS
The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) announces an investment award from the United States Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) CARES Act Recovery Assistance. This EDA investment award provides funding to assist the SIMPCO region in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. SIMPCO will develop a regional recovery & resiliency economic development plan, provide technical services to […]
SIMPCO 101
On June 18, 2020 SIMPCO hosted a virtual 101 via Zoom. This was an opportunity for members, partners and local stakeholders to find out more about the SIMPCO organization. In case you missed it, we recorded the Zoom session for you to listen to! Just click on link: SIMPCO 101 If you have any […]