Comprehensive Transit and Mobility Study

The City of Jefferson, Missouri is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP 4365) for a Comprehensive Transit and Mobility Study to evaluate current JEFFTRAN operations, assess diverse mobility options, and provide strategic recommendations for service improvement. The scope of work includes operational analysis of the city's six fixed routes, three tripper routes, and HandiWheels paratransit service; evaluation of emerging mobility concepts such as microtransit, rideshare, bikeshare, and scooter systems; customer experience assessment; workforce review; financial and policy analysis; and comprehensive community engagement activities. Qualified consultants must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience providing similar services, possess sufficient financial resources, and employ key personnel with at least three years of comparable experience. Proposals, not to exceed 25 pages, must be submitted electronically through Bonfire or in hard copy to the Purchasing Agent by 1:30 p.m. on May 14, 2026, with contract performance extending through December 31, 2026. The City will evaluate proposals across six weighted criteria: Experience and Technical Competencies (15 points), References (10 points), Capability and Resources (15 points), Availability and Schedule Management (10 points), Project Approach and Innovation (25 points), and Cost (25 points). Proposers may request clarification meetings with Megan Stephenson, the Purchasing Agent, and should submit detailed information on consultant approach, qualifications, resources, references, cost proposals, and implementation timelines. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsible offeror.

As a Federal Transit Administration grant recipient, the City of Jefferson requires compliance with all applicable federal regulations and will award the contract to a single responsible vendor without set-aside designations or disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) requirements, though DBE participation is encouraged. Proposers must submit required certifications including a certificate of no tax due from the Missouri Department of Revenue, E-Verify compliance affidavit, authority to execute certification, anti-collusion affidavit, and lobbying certification (for contracts exceeding $100,000), with all documents requiring notarization. The bid forms require submission of three references for similar contracts completed within the past three years and documentation of compliance with Missouri Sections 285.525-285.550 regarding federal work authorization programs for the proposer and all subcontractors. The City is tax-exempt and will not include taxes in contract pricing. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents, the contract duration through December 31, 2026, and the comprehensive scope of deliverables suggest a substantial consulting engagement requiring significant analytical and engagement resources.