Opportunity
San Mateo County Transportation Authority Planetbids #26-S-P-125
San Mateo County Transit District seeks consulting services for annual Internal Cost Allocation Plan (ICAP) preparation
Posted
September 18, 2026
Respond By
October 31, 2026
Identifier
26-S-P-125
NAICS
541618
San Mateo County Transit District is seeking qualified consulting firms for a five-year contract to prepare annual Internal Cost Allocation Plans (ICAP) and provide related consulting services. - Government Buyer: - San Mateo County Transit District (Contracts & Procurement Department) - Scope of Services: - Annual preparation of Internal Cost Allocation Plans (ICAP) for fiscal years ending through 2033 - Development of cost allocation models and frameworks compliant with Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200 - Calculation of multiple indirect cost rates for District entities (including Caltrain and Express Lanes JPA) - Comprehensive written narratives, analyses, management reports, and presentations - Support for federal and state audit reviews - Training sessions and supplemental consulting services as needed - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to federal cost principles and compliance standards - Electronic submission only - Robust insurance coverage required - Demonstrated relevant experience and financial strength - Small Business Enterprise (SBE) preference - OEMs: - No OEMs specified; this is a consulting services solicitation - Prospective Vendors: - Capital Partnerships Inc. - Crowe LLP - Floral Park Consulting LLC - Government Consulting Partners Inc. - Govguide - Matrix Consulting Group Ltd. - MAXIMUS US Services Inc. - Solix Inc. - Deliverables: - Draft and final ICAPs, management reports, presentations, and documentation - Additional services via contract amendment, compensated at hourly rates
Description
The San Mateo County Transit District is seeking proposals from qualified firms to prepare and build internal cost allocation models and frameworks, and provide related services. The contract term is five years, starting June 1, 2027, and the successful proposer will execute a contract based on the provided exemplar contract. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the procurement portal by October 30, 2026, 5 p.m. Pacific Time. The services include annual preparation of Internal Cost Allocation Plans in accordance with federal guidelines and providing related consulting support.