When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 13, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 3, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Northern Illinois Transit Authority. The work is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

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Regional Dial-a-Ride (DAR) Coordination Study

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Chicago, Illinois, United StatesPosted: October 13, 2026Deadline: November 13, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is seeking a contractor to conduct a study evaluating existing dial-a-ride services and developing a framework for a coordinated regional program.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Firm must have at least four years of experience performing work similar to the scope of services
Key personnel must have at least five years of experience in performing work similar to the scope of services
Must provide three references for comparable projects completed within the last five years
Must provide financial statements for the past year
Must provide evidence of current business insurance
Must submit a technical proposal, DBE compliance plan (if applicable), and price proposal
Must provide a project timeline that concludes the study within 12 months

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $300,000

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

Date of Issuance: October 13, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: October 29, 2026

Questions Due Date and Time: November 3, 2026

Proposals Due Date and Time: November 13, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 3, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Northern Illinois Transit Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) is procuring a contractor to perform a Regional Dial-a-Ride (DAR) Coordination Study. The study will evaluate existing DAR services across the region, including the City of Chicago and the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will. The contractor will develop a comprehensive framework for a coordinated program, including institutional, financial, and operational structures. Key tasks include project management, stakeholder engagement, existing conditions assessment, case studies, policy framework development, service coordination council framework, regional coordination alternatives and financial analysis, and implementation strategy. The agreement is for a two-year base term.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 13, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 3, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Northern Illinois Transit Authority. The work is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

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