Citywide_Transit_Needs_and_Mobility_Survey.pdf

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FOR

CITYWIDE TRANSIT NEEDS AND MOBILITY SURVEY

RFI#202634

Submittal Due Date:

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm, EST

Non-Mandatory Pre-Submittal Meeting:

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ISSUED BY:

Procurement & Contract Services Department

450 SE 6th Avenue Homestead, FL 33030

Date Issued: Wednesday, September 2, 2026

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/cityofhomestead https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/%7bproject.government.code%7d

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

2. PREPARING AND SUBMITTING A RESPONSE

3. INFORMATION REQUESTED

4. VENDOR RFI SUBMISSION

Attachments:

A - R2026-06-94

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1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

1.1. Summary

The City of Homestead is seeking information from qualified firms regarding their experience, capabilities, methodologies, and anticipated approach to conducting a comprehensive Citywide

Transit Needs and Mobility Survey.

The City anticipates that the study may evaluate existing and future transportation and mobility needs throughout the City, including, but not limited to:

• Existing public transit usage and ridership patterns

• Resident and community transportation needs

• Transit accessibility and connectivity

• Travel patterns and trip purposes

• Transportation challenges experienced by residents

• Barriers to using public transportation

• Demand for expanded or modified transit services

• First-mile/last-mile transportation needs

• Mobility needs of seniors, persons with disabilities, workers, students, and other populations

• Public perception and satisfaction with existing transit services

• Potential gaps in existing transportation services

• Future transit and mobility priorities

• Opportunities for improved connectivity between residential areas, employment centers, commercial areas, public facilities, and other destinations

• Recommendations for future transit and mobility improvements

1.2. Background

Responses to this RFI are for informational purposes only. Responses will be reviewed by the

Project Manager (PM) and Procurement Specialist (PS) and may be used to develop a competitive procurement. PS may elect to utilize existing available contracts to acquire a product and/or service that meets the business needs and requirements. The City of Homestead will solely determine if a competitive procurement will be conducted. Selection for such product and/or services is not contingent on RFI responses. This RFI does not replace a competitive procurement process nor will it necessarily result in a contract.

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Questions concerning this RFI must be submitted via the e-Procurment Portal ("Portal")

The City of Homestead is seeking information from qualified firms regarding the availability of professional services to conduct a comprehensive Citywide Transit Needs and Mobility

Survey. The City is interested in gaining a better understanding of the transportation and mobility needs of residents, visitors, workers, and other users throughout the community to support future planning, service improvements, and transportation-related decision-making.

The City Council of the City of Homestead adopted Resolution No. R2026-06-94, authorizing the City Manager to develop a scope of services and obtain quotes, proposals, or other procurement responses for the preparation of a Citywide Transit Needs and Mobility Survey, subject to the City's applicable procurement requirements. The Resolution recognizes the City's need to evaluate existing and future public transportation needs in a manner that reflects actual travel patterns, transit usage, and the mobility needs of City residents.

The City recognizes the importance of understanding current transit usage, travel patterns, accessibility, connectivity, transportation challenges, and community preferences. The survey may include an assessment of existing public transportation services, unmet mobility needs, service gaps, barriers to transit use, first-mile/last-mile connectivity, and opportunities to improve transportation options throughout the City.

The City is particularly interested in obtaining locally generated data regarding the number and percentage of residents who use public transportation; the types of transportation services utilized; the purposes of trips, including employment, education, medical, commercial, recreational, and governmental purposes; general destinations and travel corridors; and the geographic areas from which transit users originate. This may include evaluating transportation needs within areas such as west of Krome Avenue, east of U.S. 1, east of Florida's Turnpike, and other appropriate geographic areas of the City.

The City is also interested in identifying resident interest in alternative and innovative transportation solutions, including circulators, shuttles, microtransit, on-demand services, special event mobility systems, Bus Rapid Transit, potential MetroRail-related extensions, and other mobility options that may supplement or provide alternatives to traditional transit models.

The City intends for the information obtained through the survey to provide meaningful, locally generated data that may assist the City in evaluating future transit corridors, routes, service models, and mobility investments and in presenting data-driven recommendations to the Miami-

Dade Transportation Planning Organization, Miami-Dade County, and other regional transportation partners.

Through this Request for Information (RFI), the City seeks to learn more about available firms, industry practices, recommended survey methodologies, public engagement strategies, data collection and analysis capabilities, geographic and demographic analysis, anticipated deliverables, project timelines, and estimated costs associated with conducting a citywide transit and mobility needs assessment.

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The information received through this RFI will be used for market research and planning purposes only and may assist the City in determining the appropriate scope, methodology, procurement approach, and budget for a potential future solicitation. This RFI is not a solicitation for bids or proposals and does not constitute a commitment by the City to procure any services, award a contract, or proceed with a subsequent solicitation.

Any future procurement resulting from this RFI will be conducted in accordance with the City's applicable procurement requirements, available funding, and required approvals.

1.3. Contact Information

Xintia Rubio

Senior Buyer

100 Civic Court

Homestead, FL 33030

Email: xrubio@cityofhomestead.com

Phone: (305) 224-4626

Department:

Public Works & Engineering

Department Head:

Cairo Cangas

Director of Public Works

1.4. Timeline

Calendar of Events

RFI Posted September 2, 2026

RFI Response Deadline September 16, 2026, 2:00pm

2. PREPARING AND SUBMITTING A RESPONSE

2.1. Submittals

All RFI responses are due NO LATER THAN 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

RFI responses received after the scheduled due date and time for submission will not be accepted. RFI responses submitted in any other format other than via the Portal, including but not limited to, hard copy (mailed or hand delivered), facsimile, or emailed submittals, will not be accepted, nor considered. The scheduled due date and time for submission will be scrupulously observed.

The City of Homestead will not be responsible for untimely submissions due to personal or company internet or hardware limitations, settings or restrictions, internet speed, power outage, network connection, use of a malfunctioning electronic device, or the like. Neither the City of mailto:xrubio@cityofhomestead.com tel:(305)224-4626

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Homestead nor the Software Administrator (OpenGov) will be held responsible for such circumstances. RFI respondents shall be solely responsible for ensuring the capability of their computer system while responding to this RFI and for the stability of their internet service.

Uploading large documents may take significant time depending on the size of the file(s) and the

Internet connection speed that the RFI respondent is using to submit a response. Failure of the

RFI respondent to successfully submit an electronic response before the deadline indicated herein shall be at the RFI respondent’s sole risk, and no relief will be given for late and/or improperly submitted responses. Once file(s) have been uploaded and the Submission Status shows as “Submitted,” the submission is complete. At that point, the RFI respondent will also receive an email confirmation from the Portal.

The receipt of an RFI response from a respondent does not imply any contractual obligation or competitive solicitation on the part of the City of Homestead, nor does it create any further obligation by the City.

Information received in response to this RFI that is marked “proprietary” will be handled accordingly. Information will only be kept confidential to the extent permitted under the Florida

Public Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and other applicable Florida law.

The City of Homestead shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by a respondent related to this RFI. Such costs include related activities such as demonstrations and/or presentations. All

RFI responses become the property of the City of Homestead upon receipt and are subject to applicable Florida public records laws.

2.2. Response

For all requirements, provide a clear and concise response. Include illustrative examples where appropriate. Clearly indicate the requirement number that you are providing a response to.

RFI respondents should organize and present the response using the applicable items noted in the

INFORMATION REQUESTED Section. Should respondents wish to be notified of future solicitations in this subject area, they must register as a vendor on the Portal and subscribe to

NEORide to receive free automated emails when NEORide releases new solicitation opportunities: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/neoride.

3. INFORMATION REQUESTED

The City of Homestead is requesting information from qualified firms regarding their experience, capabilities, recommended methodologies, and estimated resources required to conduct a comprehensive Citywide Transit Needs and Mobility Survey.

3.1. INFORMATION REQUESTED

Respondents are encouraged to provide clear and concise information addressing the following:

1. Firm Qualifications and Experience https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/neoride/projects/292564/document?section=2816934 https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/neoride

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Provide a brief overview of your firm, including years in business, areas of expertise, and experience conducting transit, transportation, mobility, or community needs assessments for municipalities, transit agencies, or other public-sector organizations.

2. Relevant Experience

Provide examples of similar projects completed within the past five (5) years. For each project, identify the client, location, project scope, services provided, project duration, and approximate contract value.

3. Recommended Approach and Methodology

Describe the approach and methodology your firm would recommend for conducting a Citywide Transit Needs and Mobility Survey. Include the types of data collection and research methods you would recommend based on the City's objectives.

4. Survey Methodologies

Identify the survey and data collection methods your firm can provide, including, as applicable:

• Online and web-based surveys;

• Telephone surveys;

• In-person and community intercept surveys;

• On-board transit surveys;

• Household surveys;

• Stakeholder interviews;

• Focus groups;

• Community meetings and public engagement; and

• Other methods your firm recommends.

5. Sampling and Outreach

Describe your approach to developing a representative sample of residents, transit users, workers, visitors, and other relevant populations. Explain how your firm would reach populations that may be underrepresented through traditional survey methods.

6. Data Analysis and Reporting

Describe your firm's capabilities for analyzing survey and transportation data, identifying trends and mobility gaps, developing findings and recommendations, and presenting results in a format useful for municipal decision-making.

7. Geographic and Demographic Analysis

Describe your ability to evaluate transportation needs by geographic area, demographic characteristics, travel patterns, and other relevant factors. Identify whether GIS mapping, dashboards, or other visualization tools can be provided.

8. Public Engagement

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Describe your approach to obtaining meaningful community input and maximizing participation in the survey.

Identify any strategies recommended for engaging residents who may have limited access to technology or transportation services.

9. Multilingual Services

Identify the languages in which your firm can provide surveys, outreach materials, interviews, and other public engagement activities.

10. Deliverables

Describe the deliverables your firm would typically provide for a project of this nature, such as survey instruments, raw data, analytical findings, GIS maps, dashboards, executive summaries, technical reports, presentations, and recommendations.

11. Project Schedule

Provide an estimated timeframe to complete the project, including anticipated time for survey development, public outreach, data collection, analysis, and preparation of the final report.

12. Estimated Cost

Provide an estimated cost range for conducting a Citywide Transit Needs and Mobility Survey. Include the assumptions used to develop the estimate, including anticipated sample size, survey methodology, geographic coverage, public engagement activities, and major deliverables.

13. Additional Recommendations

Identify any additional services, data sources, analyses, or areas of study that the City should consider when developing a comprehensive citywide transit and mobility needs assessment.

14. Other Information

Provide any additional information, recommendations, or considerations that the City should be aware of when developing a future solicitation for these services.

Respondents should clearly identify any assumptions, limitations, optional services, or other factors that may affect the scope or estimated cost of the services described above.

4. VENDOR RFI SUBMISSION

4.1. RFI Response Document(s)*

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*Response required