When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 25, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $330,000.

It was issued by Rhode Island Department Of Transportation. The work is located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Transportation planning and transit consulting firm. Experience with bus, rail, and ferry service planning. Expertise in transit-oriented development and corridor studies. Capability in conceptual design, 3D renderings, and mapping. Strong background in capital and operating cost estimation. Experience delivering phased implementation and funding strategies for public-sector transit projects. Familiarity with Rhode Island or regional transportation agencies.

Transit Planning Consultant Services (Due August 25, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Providence, Rhode Island, United StatesPosted: July 29, 2026Deadline: August 25, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Rhode Island government authority seeks a transit planning consultant to support service improvements and development of bus, rail, and ferry transit initiatives. Work includes planning and policy review, conceptual design, cost estimating, and phased implementation planning.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of 5 years of transit planning experience
Must possess a working knowledge of applicable State and Federal transportation regulations
Must possess a current Rhode Island Certificate of Authorization for the firm
Must possess current Rhode Island registration(s) for individuals performing engineering services
Project Manager must have extensive experience in rail and bus transit planning performed within the last 10 years
Project Planner must demonstrate transit planning experience performed within the last 10 years
Must be familiar with the State of Rhode Island Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction February 2026
Must be familiar with all applicable RIDOT Department Policy Memos and RIDOT Memorandums to All Consultants

BUDGET

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$330,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Start Date: July 28th, 2026

End Date: August 25th, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Rhode Island Department Of Transportation

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Rhode Island is seeking transit planning consultant services to support the enhancement of existing transit services, corridors, and transit hubs, as well as the development of new bus, rail, and ferry services. The selected consultant is expected to provide professional guidance across a range of transit planning and policy needs.

Scope of work includes plan and policy review, transit hub and corridor assessment, and transit-oriented development support. The consultant will also prepare conceptual design plans, including 3D renderings and mapping, for transit hubs and corridors, particularly high-capacity corridors, along with transit-supportive projects, track improvements, transit stations, first- and last-mile connections, and complete streets improvements.

Additional responsibilities include developing capital and operating cost estimates for alternatives associated with existing transit services, and preparing an implementation plan with schedule recommendations. The implementation approach should consider cost, funding options, and phased delivery of recommended service enhancements.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 25, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $330,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Rhode Island Department Of Transportation. The work is located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Transportation planning and transit consulting firm
Experience with bus, rail, and ferry service planning
Expertise in transit-oriented development and corridor studies
Capability in conceptual design, 3D renderings, and mapping
Strong background in capital and operating cost estimation
Experience delivering phased implementation and funding strategies for public-sector transit projects
Familiarity with Rhode Island or regional transportation agencies

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