Ohio Technical Assistance Program (OTAP)

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contract for the Ohio Technical Assistance Program (OTAP), designed to provide comprehensive technical support services to public transportation and human service transportation providers across the state. The contract covers a wide range of critical services, including FTA/ODOT regulatory compliance reviews, transit service alternatives development, service operations planning, facility project management, training and workshop development, and specialized support for programs such as Rural Transit, Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities, and Urbanized Area Transit. The technical assistance scope encompasses areas like civil rights compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, strategic planning, and operational assessments for rural and small urban transit systems.

RLS & Associates Inc. has been awarded the prime contract for this IDV, with a contract period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, serving the state of Ohio through a competitive selection process. The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) task-based, cost reimbursement agreement, with subcontractors including Schweiger Consulting, Unicorn Consulting Solutions, and AECOM. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the initial proposal indicates a base cost of $786,526.71, with task orders to be negotiated separately. The contract is funded through federal and state sources, including Federal Transit Administration programs, and includes provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation with a net fee not exceeding 11.0% of the contract value.