Project Information

Bid Title

Consulting Services - Comprehensive Operations Analysis for SUNTRANScope of Work -

Issuing Agency

City of Ocala

Location

Florida

Published Date

Jan 22, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 17, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP# SUN/260384

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Project Description

Main

Agency
City of Ocala

Status
Active

Fiscal Year
2026

Primary Contact
David Williams

Title
Consulting Services - Comprehensive Operations Analysis for SUNTRANScope of Work -

Secondary Contact

Number
RFP# SUN/260384

Tertiary Contact

Type
Request for Proposal

Department
Purchasing

Online Submissions
No

Project Estimate

Piggyback Solicitation
No

Insurance Required
No

Bid Bond Required
No

Bid Bond Amount

Performance Bond Required
No

Performance Bond Amount

Construction Bond Required
No

Construction Bond Amount

Scope of Services
RFP# SUN/260384 Consulting Services - Comprehensive Operations Analysis for SUNTRANScope of Work
The City of Ocala/SunTran is seeking the professional services of a Consultant to develop a Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA). A COA will explore the improvements that need to be made at SunTran based on changes in ridership, development, population and employment patterns, and service performance. The overall goal of this COA effort is to develop a plan that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the existing and planned SunTran system in a changing transit market environment. The core of the COA is the short-term plan. It will recommend route changes designed to improve service efficiency, apply resources where they are most needed, and modernize the route network based upon current and projected conditions within the service area. The COA shall include a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate the costs, risks, and organizational impacts of bringing transit operations and maintenance functions in-house, compared to the current delivery model.

The COA will require extensive data collection and analysis with intensive field investigation and team evaluation. The development of short and mid-range recommendations will be based on:
o A field survey including the trailing of all bus routes.

o A comprehensive and statistically significant on-board and stop-by-stop data collection effort, including a ride check survey and transfer analysis of all Weekday and Weekend operations.

o Interviews and work sessions with SunTran personnel, including management and line staff active in operations, maintenance, customer service, scheduling/planning and other activities related to service delivery.

o Detailed analysis that profiles existing operational characteristics of the interrelated aspects of the SunTran system including planning, scheduling, dispatching, bus maintenance, road supervision and related road response activities, facilities and staffing levels, and fare structure and accessibility.

o Detailed assessment of existing and potential transit markets, including current and project employment and population data analysis, existing market identification, new market/rider assessment, and strategies to attract new riders to the system.

o Development of short and mid-range recommendations that provide the optimal path to increased ridership, improved service performance, access to underserved and expanded transit markets, increased fare revenue and additional paths to long-term financial stability.

The Consultant shall focus on providing practical recommendations to improve the productivity and cost-effectiveness of the existing fixed route system, generating additional ridership and passenger revenue, and further enhance SunTran’s image throughout Ocala and Marion County. The duration to complete this study shall take no longer than 9 months.

CONTRACT AWARD

City anticipates award to the firm that submits a Proposal evaluated by the Selection Committee to be the most advantageous to the City.

Dates(All times are listed as EST )

Broadcast Date
1/21/2026 12:00 PM EST

Question End Date

Sample Due Date

Due Date
3/17/2026 2:00 PM EST

Bid Opening Date

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Pre-Bid Meetings

Total: 0 (All times are listed as EST )

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Shortlist Meeting

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Documents

Total: 6

Type	Name	Description	File Type
Request for Proposal	RFP SUN260384 Consulting Services - Comprehensive Operations Analysis for SUNTRANScope of Work - Attachment 1 -- Reference Form.docx	Request for Proposal	Word
Request for Proposal	RFP SUN260384 Consulting Services - Comprehensive Operations Analysis for SUNTRANScope of Work - Attachment 2 - Certification-Regarding-Lobbying.pdf	Request for Proposal	PDF
Request for Proposal	RFP SUN260384 Consulting Services - Comprehensive Operations Analysis for SUNTRANScope of Work - Attachment 3 - DBE Utilization Form Good Faith Effort.pdf	Request for Proposal	PDF
Request for Proposal	RFP SUN260384 Consulting Services - Comprehensive Operations Analysis for SUNTRANScope of Work - Exhibit A - Scope of Work.pdf	Request for Proposal	PDF
Request for Proposal	RFP SUN260384 Consulting Services - Comprehensive Operations Analysis for SUNTRANScope of Work - Exhibit B - FederalClauses-Professional Services.pdf	Request for Proposal	PDF
Request for Proposal	RFP SUN260384 Consulting Services - Comprehensive Operations Analysis for SUNTRANScope of Work - Request for Proposal.pdf	Request for Proposal	PDF

Commodity Codes

Total: 6

Code	Description
[952-94]	Transportation Services For the Elderly, Handicapped, Incapacitated, Prisoners, Juries, etc.
[961-82]	Transportation Services (Not Otherwise Classified)
[918-90]	Strategic Technology Planning and Consulting Services
[993-47]	Travel-In, Public Transportation, Other
[993-68]	Travel-Out, Public Transportation, Other
[918-58]	Governmental Consulting

Publications

Total: 0

Publication

Date

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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