RFP 165-24 Federal Consulting Services

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Federal Consulting Services, identified as RFP 165-24. The MBTA is seeking to retain a federal government consultant with significant experience in advocacy at the federal level, specifically with Congress and the Executive Branch, to represent the MBTA's interests and advance its legislative agenda. The contract term is for two years, with the option to extend by up to two additional one-year periods. Proposals are due by August 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The MBTA's budget for this initiative is $140,000 per year plus expenses of not more than an additional 10%, with all expenses requiring pre-approval and compliance with GSA rates. The MBTA will evaluate proposals based on technical merit, supplier diversity, and price.

The MBTA is committed to promoting participation by small, minority, women, and other disadvantaged businesses. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the RFP states the MBTA's intent to evaluate proposals based on supplier diversity. The attendance report for the pre-bid meeting indicates the participation of several consulting firms, including Tremont Strategies, O'Neill and Associates, and Mintz, though no information is provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors.