Opportunity

Illinois BidBuy #26-494DOT-FINAD-B-51635

Consulting Services for Transition to Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)

Posted

March 23, 2026

Respond By

April 27, 2026

Identifier

26-494DOT-FINAD-B-51635

NAICS

541611, 541618

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is soliciting consulting services to support its transition from the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA). - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive consulting services for: - Organizational design and change management - Research of peer and best practices - Project management and meeting coordination - Evaluation of legal, administrative, and management structures at NITA and the Service Boards - Assessment of staffing needs and benefits - Development of procedures and policies to meet statutory responsibilities - Notable Requirements: - Experience with large-scale organizational transitions - Ability to provide consulting support across multiple functional areas - Contract Structure: - Initial 24-month term - Two optional 36-month renewal periods - Classification: - NIGP codes include advertising/public relations, management consulting, and engineering services

Description

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is soliciting proposals for consulting services to assist with the agency transition from the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to the future Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA). The vendor will support organizational design and change management, research of peer and best practices, project management, and meeting coordination. The vendor will also assist with evaluating current legal, administrative, and management structures at NITA and the Service Boards, assessing staffing needs and benefits, and developing necessary procedures and policies. The contract includes an initial 24-month term with two 36-month renewal options.

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