Public Transit Consultant Services 2027

Description

Agency of Transportation 219 North Main Street, Barre, 05641 vtrans.vermont.gov Administration Division Contract Administration Services Unit August 31, 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP): Public Transit Consultant Services 2027 The Public Transit section of the Vermont Agency of Transportation, hereinafter referred to as AOT, is seeking contractor services to assist with the following fields: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Statewide public transit planning Transit route and service development planning Transit safety requirements and plans Federal transit rulemaking and regulations Civil rights compliance Performance reporting Management reviews Maintenance activities compliance Vehicle Specification development and vehicle inspections Grant application support Public involvement activities Provider specific training projects Financial Analysis and Cost Allocation Plans Audits Assistance with event/conference planning Mobility Management services Vehicle procurement inspections Construction oversight compliance with federal and state regulations (maintenance and administration buildings) Transit Technologies, including but not limited to AVL, Microtransit, demand response scheduling and dispatch software, GTFS data, electrification of the bus fleet, etc. This RFP will result in multiple awards. Prequalification is not required in order to submit a proposal for this RFP. Communication. AOT will not be bound by any oral communications. All questions related to this RFP shall be sent in writing by email to the Point of Contact, noted below. All questions and requests for clarification shall be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026. All questions received will be documented and answered after this date. Communication with other AOT personnel regarding this RFP is prohibited and may result in the rejection of your proposal. RFP Public Transit Consultant Services 2027 Page 1 of 111 Point of Contact for this RFP: Caryn Pletzer caryn.pletzer@vermont.gov AOT Contract Administration Bureau Services Unit Proposal Assistance. If a Contractor requires assistance in preparing their proposal, registering with SAM.gov, or needs guidance on socioeconomic certifications, the Contractor may contact the Vermont Agency of Commerce & Community Development (ACCD), Department of Economic Development (DED), APEX Accelerator.