24358_May_26_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG) for a Transit Analysis Study, Solicitation Number 24358. The RFP seeks a consultant or consulting team to conduct a comprehensive transit analysis for a 21-town region in Connecticut, utilizing Section 5311 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds. The solicitation period runs from August 3, 2024, at 8:00 AM EDT to August 29, 2024, at 3:00 PM EDT, during which all vendors are invited to submit proposals. The primary objective is to develop a coordinated transportation network and provide a thorough analysis of current and future transit demands for the NHCOG region.

The RFP specifies delivery terms as Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms, offering flexibility to potential respondents. No estimated total contract value is disclosed, and the project will be funded through FTA Section 5311 funds. The contact person for this solicitation is Kathryn Faraci, located at 355 Goshen Road, Litchfield, CT, who can be reached at 860-491-9884 or kfaraci@northwesthillscog.org. The procurement process appears to be open and competitive, with no specific incumbent vendors mentioned and no explicit evaluation criteria provided in the available documentation. Interested consultants are expected to prepare comprehensive proposals that address the complex transit needs of the NHCOG region, focusing on service improvements, infrastructure analysis, and strategic recommendations for enhancing regional transportation connectivity.