Transit Development Plans

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contract focused on Transit Development Plans (TDPs) for rural and urban transit agencies across the state. This competitive selection contract enables comprehensive transit planning services, including community and stakeholder engagement, existing system reviews, market analysis, service and network evaluation, and strategic implementation recommendations. The scope covers route optimization, operational improvements, financial planning, and technology integration for transit systems, with specific attention to rural and small urban transit agencies within Ohio's Governor's Apportionment.

Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates has been awarded the prime contract, with a performance period from October 17, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The contract is a competitive selection type with a cost-reimbursement structure, covering the entire state of Ohio. The contract supports approximately 16 rural and 4 urban transit agency planning efforts, with tasks to be negotiated separately. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the initial cost proposal suggests potential task-based expenditures around $299,547. The contract includes key subcontractors such as SRF Consulting Group, MurphyEpson Inc., Access Planning, and Sharp Point, all working under the UNSPSC category of Traffic Control (46161500).