NIGP 96182: Transportation Services (Not Otherwise Classified)

NIGP 96182 Transportation Services (Not Otherwise Classified), an Item code, encompasses regional transit planning, paratransit and demand-response operations, charter and shuttle services, ride-sharing programs, and specialized transportation for vulnerable populations—work that state and local governments currently solicit across planning studies, operational contracts, and grant-funded pilot programs. The mix of issuing bodies spans city transit authorities, county transportation departments, independent school districts, regional planning organizations, and special-purpose transit districts, with particular activity from Florida and Wisconsin jurisdictions alongside California, Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, and Texas. Representative recent solicitations include the City of Madison's RFP for a comprehensive regional transit plan (August 2026 response date), Stockton Unified School District's RFQ for charter transportation services (June 2026 closing), Monroe County's paratransit solicitation under the Social Services Transportation Disadvantaged Program (July 2026 due date), and Volusia County's paratransit contractor procurement for VoAccess (April 2026 closing).

Work under this code divides broadly into four categories: strategic and operational planning (comprehensive operations analyses, transit system assessments, and regional mobility studies funded through FTA Section 5304 grants and USDOT Safe Streets programs), fixed-route and demand-response operations (multi-year contracts for bus transit, paratransit, and on-demand shuttles ranging from $1.7 million annually for county systems to five-figure contracts for specialized services), specialized and niche transportation (ride-share programs for impaired-driving reduction, school trips, charter services, and emergency mental health transport), and equipment and technology (CAD/AVL systems, fare inspection programs, and transportation data platforms). Recent opportunities show contract terms typically spanning three to five years with optional renewals; pricing models vary widely from fixed monthly retainers and per-trip fees for paratransit to hourly rates for demand-response services and lump-sum design fees for planning work. Federal funding—FTA Section 5311/5312, CMAQ, ARPA, and Safe Streets and Roads for All grants—underwrites many contracts and triggers DBE goals (typically 0.0 to 5.2%), prevailing wage compliance, living wage requirements (often $15 per hour), and extensive third-party contract clauses. Evaluation commonly weights experience and qualifications (20–40 points), technical approach and methodology (15–40 points), cost (10–30 points), and past performance or references (10–20 points). Set-asides and preferences appear selective: local-vendor preferences of 5 percent are common in Florida and Wisconsin; SBE, MBE, and WBE participation is encouraged but not mandated in most solicitations reviewed. Insurance requirements are substantial and uniform across sectors—general liability typically $1 million to $5 million per occurrence, workers' compensation at statutory limits, and specialized coverage (abuse/molestation, cyber liability, professional liability) scaling to contract scope. The code remains active and broadly accessible to transportation operators, planning consultants, and logistics firms with relevant experience; current market activity suggests steady procurement volume driven by FTA funding cycles, grant program launches, and contract renewals across mid-sized and large jurisdictions.