New York State Contract Reporter #RFP #2026-09

Fixed Route Transit System Evaluation & Service Planning Study for City of Watertown, NY

This opportunity is for a professional services contract to evaluate and plan improvements for the City of Watertown's fixed-route transit system (CitiBus). - Government Buyer: - City of Watertown, NY, Purchasing Department - Contact: Tina Bartlett-Bearup, Purchasing Manager - Funding Sources: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) - New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) - City of Watertown (local funds) - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive evaluation of the current fixed-route transit system (three buses) - Data collection and analysis - Stakeholder engagement - System performance evaluation - Development of route and service alternatives - Transfer site evaluation and advisory - Coordination with Jefferson County Transit - Implementation planning and recommendations - Products/Services Requested: - Fixed Route Transit System Evaluation & Service Planning Study (1 service) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict submission rules: no electronic, faxed, or telephoned proposals - Mandatory use of provided forms; three complete sets required - Encouragement of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) - Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act - All communications must go through the designated contact - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Federal compliance and insurance provisions are required

Description

The City of Watertown, New York, is seeking sealed proposals from qualified vendors to conduct a Fixed Route Transit System Evaluation and Service Planning Study. The study involves evaluating the current fixed route transit system and planning for service improvements. Proposals must be submitted by 11:00 AM on September 22, 2026, to the Purchasing Department at City Hall. The project is funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration, New York State Department of Transportation, and the City of Watertown.

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