Transit-General Consulting Services

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Rail and Transit Division (RTD) is seeking professional consulting services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Transit General Consulting Services. The solicitation aims to select one or a consortium of firms to provide on-call, task order-based consulting support across various transit program areas. Specific services include technical assistance, strategic planning, project management, mobility management, data collection, procurement support, compliance assistance, and new technology implementation for transit agencies. The contract will have an initial five-year duration with potential five one-year renewals, totaling a maximum of ten years, with an anticipated start date of December 15, 2025. Evaluation will follow a best-value selection methodology, with points allocated across project understanding, firm qualifications, staffing plan, project management capabilities, and past performance. The proposal responses are due by October 20, 2025, and the contract will be structured as a rate-based agreement with compensation determined by fully loaded hourly billing rates for proposed staff titles.

The procurement includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 11% of the total adjusted contract ceiling price. Bidders must submit detailed rate schedules for each contract year and provide comprehensive documentation of DBE involvement, including a Schedule of Participation form and Letters of Intent from certified DBE firms. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract follows Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) methodology mandated by the Brooks Act, meaning consultant selection will prioritize demonstrated competence and qualifications over pricing. The RFP requires extensive documentation, including hourly rate forms, non-collusion affidavits, tax documentation, and compliance with federal transit administration regulations. Although the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the standard contract form indicates a maximum obligation potential, and the hourly rate form suggests a comprehensive and potentially significant financial scope for the selected consulting services.