Statewide Coordinated Public Transit Human Service Plan & Intercity Bus Plan

Background
The State of North Dakota, through its Department of Transportation (NDDOT), is seeking proposals for the development of two transit plans aimed at improving public transportation services statewide.

The first plan is a Statewide Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Plan, which will identify the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and low-income populations. The second plan is an Intercity Bus Plan that will address the needs of all passengers traveling within the state. These plans are essential for ensuring that federal and state funds are effectively allocated to meet the transportation challenges faced by these groups.

Work Details
The contractor will be required to develop two comprehensive plans:
1) A Statewide Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Plan that identifies local transportation needs, strategies for meeting those needs, and prioritization of services for funding;
2) An Intercity Bus Plan that assesses passenger needs and prioritizes services for funding.

The scope includes conducting assessments, outreach, public participation, developing implementation strategies, conducting customer surveys, and producing final reports. Specific tasks include assessing current coordination and intercity bus services, identifying gaps in service, conducting outreach to stakeholders, developing measurable results based on FTA guidelines, and creating detailed implementation strategies. The contractor must adhere to federal regulations outlined in FTA Circulars 5310 and 5311.

Period of Performance
The contract is expected to commence on June 23, 2025, and continue for approximately six months until December 31, 2025.

There are provisions for two potential extensions of two months each if necessary.

Place of Performance
Work will be performed at approximately twenty-two transit subrecipient locations throughout rural cities and counties in North Dakota as listed in Attachment 4 – Transit Providers.

No workspace will be provided by the STATE.

Bidder Requirements
Offerors must demonstrate experience with similar projects by providing three letters of recommendation related to transit studies completed within the last five years. They must also comply with state registration requirements with the North Dakota Secretary of State prior to contract award. Additionally, contractors must not be listed as 'excluded' on sam.gov.