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On-Call Grant Development, Compliance, and Technical Advisory Services

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2026-RFP-CB-01State & Local

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CityBus, the public transportation provider for the Greater Lafayette, Indiana region, is seeking a qualified consultant or team for an on-call professional services contract to provide grant development, compliance, and technical advisory services. Administered by NEORide, this contract aims to support strategic priorities including fleet modernization, facility improvements, and technology investments. The selected consultant will act as an extension of agency staff, managing the full grant lifecycle from identifying funding opportunities and preparing competitive applications to administration, regulatory reporting, and project closeout. Services will be performed on an as-needed basis through individually authorized task assignments. The contract features an initial one-year term commencing in 2026, with options for four additional one-year renewals, not to exceed a total duration of 60 months. Award selection is based on a scored criteria-based method for responsive and responsible bidders. Required deliverables include grant readiness assessments, funding strategy development, and compliance reviews. The contractor must adhere to strict federal and state regulations, including FTA requirements, 2 CFR Part 200, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Minimum insurance requirements include one million dollars in coverage for Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability, and Third Party Crime Coverage. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the e-Procurement Portal by the specified November 2026 deadline.

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CityBus seeks a consultant for on-call grant development, compliance, and technical advisory services.

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AgencyOhio → CityBus
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWadsworth, OH, 44281, USA
Organization / AgencyOhio → CityBus
Office AddressWadsworth, OH, 44281, USA
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Michelle RobinsonDevelopment and Compliance Specialist

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ACS FirmChicago, IL
AecomOakland, CA
Booth Management ConsultingColumbia, MD

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CityBus (Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation) is the public transportation provider for the Greater Lafayette, Indiana region, delivering fixed-route, paratransit, campus, and mobility services that connect residents, businesses, educational institutions, and visitors throughout the community. As CityBus continues to advance its strategic priorities through fleet modernization, facility improvements, technology investments, passenger amenity enhancements, and long-range service initiatives, securing and effectively managing grant funding has become increasingly important to the Agency's success. To support these efforts, CityBus is seeking to establish an on-call professional services contract with a qualified consultant or consultant team to provide grant development, compliance, and technical advisory services. The selected consultant will serve as an extension of Agency staff, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise throughout the grant lifecycle—from identifying funding opportunities and preparing competitive applications to grant administration, regulatory compliance, reporting, and project closeout. Services will be provided on an as-needed basis through individually authorized task assignments during the term of the contract. The successful consultant will help strengthen CityBus's ability to secure funding, maintain compliance with applicable federal and state requirements, and successfully implement capital, operational, and strategic initiatives that benefit the community.
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