NMCOG Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation paln

The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) is seeking a qualified consultant to update its Coordinated Public Transit‑Human Services Transportation Plan (CPT‑HST) to meet federal transit law requirements and address mobility needs of older adults, people with disabilities, low‑income residents, and other underserved populations. The consultant will lead all project management, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, needs‑gap assessment, strategy development, and final plan production within a $50,000 budget, delivering a comprehensive, implementable plan by September 2027. The scope includes surveys, focus groups, provider workshops, GIS mapping, technical memoranda, and a publicly‑reviewed draft and final plan, with optional supplemental tasks such as a regional rider guide. • Lead a full‑cycle transit‑human‑services planning effort, including public outreach (≥12 provider interviews, surveys, focus groups, workshops) and technical analysis of existing services. • Produce multiple deliverables: Project Management Plan, Public Engagement Plan, Existing Conditions & Needs‑Gap Memoranda, Draft and Final Coordinated Plan, implementation action plan, and supporting GIS and data files. • Work within a fixed $50,000 budget and a timeline that begins with a Dec 2026 kickoff and concludes with contract close‑out in Sep 2027, adhering to federal (FTA Circular 9070.1H) and state requirements.