Notification of Funding Availability for FTA Section 5310 Funded Aging Services in Atlanta Region

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is soliciting proposals from potential Offerors interested in providing transportation services and supports for older adults in 11 counties in the Atlanta region, including Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale. The contract term is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, with an option to renew for two additional years. Eligible expenses include mobility management staff and related program costs, trips, short-range transit planning, travel training, and technology such as scheduling software. Offerors must demonstrate the ability to provide the requested transportation services and supports within the eligible counties. Proposals will be evaluated on organizational capacity, service proposed, and budget. A pre-proposal conference will be held on April 19, 2024, and proposals are due by May 20, 2024.

The funding for this opportunity is from FTA Section 5310 funds, which are provided to improve mobility for seniors and persons with disabilities. The total available funding is $1,500,000 per year, with $1,200,000 in federal funds and $300,000 in local match required. There are no set-asides identified, and the current incumbent providers are not specified. Applicants can utilize other federal funds, such as Older Americans Act funds, to meet the local match requirement.