Strategic Plan Development 2026

The Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation (BPTC), located in Marion County, Indiana, is seeking a qualified professional services firm to develop a comprehensive Strategic Plan for 2026. The procurement involves updating the agency's existing Transform BT strategic plan through a comprehensive planning exercise that will evaluate current organizational progress, update goals, and produce an actionable strategic plan with a 5-10 year operating horizon. Key deliverables will include an existing conditions review, progress report, stakeholder engagement report, project reprioritization, and marketing strategy recommendations. The evaluation criteria will weight firm qualifications at 25%, project manager qualifications at 25%, approach to scope and schedule at 30%, and cost at 20%. Critical procurement dates include a pre-proposal conference on January 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, written questions due by January 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, and proposals due February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The contract award is anticipated by March 17, 2026, with project startup expected in April 2026, and a contract term of one year from execution.

The procurement includes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements and mandates extensive federal compliance, including Federal Transit Administration terms, civil rights provisions, and equal employment opportunity standards. Proposing firms must enroll in the E-Verify program and submit certifications regarding debarment, lobbying, and federal tax liability. While specific set-aside percentages are not detailed, the RFP indicates a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. Contractors must comply with numerous federal clauses related to record retention, intellectual property rights, and program fraud prevention. Although the RFP does not specify exact funding amounts, federal assistance from the Federal Transit Administration will be applied to the contract. Proposals must be submitted in PDF format through BPTC's e-procurement portal, consisting of a 15-page maximum main proposal, a separate cost proposal, and required certifications. BPTC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and conduct discussions with proposers deemed reasonably susceptible for award.