Fixed Route and Demand Response Transit Planning

The contract seeks to enhance fixed-route and demand-response transit services by conducting comprehensive planning studies focused on optimizing route efficiency, adjusting headways, and analyzing service gaps to improve overall system performance. The work will involve detailed operational reviews to identify areas for improvement in scheduling and service delivery across both fixed-route networks and demand-response operations, ensuring better alignment with rider needs and resource constraints. All activities are to be performed in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with a deadline for responses set for May 29, 2026, and the contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541330, indicating services related to architectural, engineering, and related technical consulting. The solicitation is issued by SRTA-Procurement under the Massachusetts agency, with no set-aside designation specified, and is open to eligible subcontractors seeking to provide transit planning and analytical services. The place of performance is centered in New Bedford, and while the point of contact information is not provided, interested parties can access further details through the provided COMMBUYS link. The contract aims to modernize transit operations through data-driven adjustments, requiring proposers to demonstrate expertise in transportation planning, scheduling optimization, and service gap identification to meet the agency’s goals for improved efficiency and rider accessibility.