Consulting Services - Comprehensive Operations Analysis for SUNTRAN
Project Information
- Bid Title
- Consulting Services - Comprehensive Operations Analysis for SUNTRAN
- Issuing Agency
- City of Ocala
- Location
- Florida
- Published Date
- Feb 19, 2026
- Closing Date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Government Level
- State & Local
- Status
- Closed
- Ref. #
- RFP# SUN/260384
- Original Source
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- Project Description
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Main
Agency
City of Ocala
Status
Active
Fiscal Year
2026
Type
Request for Proposal
Department
Purchasing
Online Submissions
No
Project EstimatePiggyback 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 SUNTRAN
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 DateSample Due DateDue Date
3/17/2026 2:00 PM EST
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Total: 10Commodity 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
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Publication Date - Commodity Codes
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- NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- NAICS 541618Other Management Consulting Services
- NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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