Title VI Fare Equity and Revenue Impact Analyses

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking qualified consulting firms to perform a comprehensive Title VI Fare Equity Analysis, support community outreach and board engagement, model fare‑revenue and ridership impacts of proposed fare and fare‑media changes, and provide ongoing Title VI and federal compliance assistance. The work is divided into four tasks: (1) preparation of a Title VI Fare Equity Analysis; (2) outreach support for public and board presentations; (3) fare‑revenue and ridership impact modeling; and (4) continuing compliance support as needs arise. Proposals must include cost breakdowns (fixed‑price for tasks 1 & 3; time‑and‑materials for tasks 2 & 4) and may list subcontractors or other direct costs. • Primary agency: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) • Scope: Title VI compliance analysis, public outreach, fare‑revenue modeling, ongoing support • Deliverables: Written equity analysis, outreach materials, financial/ridership impact reports, periodic compliance updates • Contract type: Fixed‑price for analysis/modeling, T&M for outreach/continuing support • Required expertise: Transportation planning, fare modeling, Title VI compliance, community engagement • Submission format: Completed Excel cost proposal and narrative justification.