Chester City Microtransit Feasibility Study (TCDI Project Category 5 – Transportation and Infrastructure Planning)

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is soliciting a qualified, pre‑qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for a microtransit service in Chester City, PA. The study will assess current transit conditions, identify unmet mobility needs, evaluate microtransit and fixed‑route alternatives, and produce detailed financial, operational, and implementation recommendations. All work must be completed by June 30 2028, with a final report, public outreach materials, and a presentation to the steering committee. • Scope includes project management, stakeholder engagement (≥3 public meetings, focus groups, pop‑ups), data analysis, alternatives screening, and detailed cost/financing analysis. • Deliverables: schedules, meeting minutes, engagement summary, existing‑conditions memorandum, alternatives evaluation matrix, financial feasibility assessment, implementation strategy, and final report package. • Mandatory pre‑qualification under DVRPC’s TCDI Category 5; only pre‑qualified consultants may submit. • Key dates: RFP posted 9/23/2026, questions due 10/2/2026, proposals due 10/30/2026, award expected 12/4/2026. • Project budget is not disclosed; cost proposals are sealed and evaluated after technical scoring per Brooks Act.