Description
The City of Lynchburg is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) of its public transit system (Greater Lynchburg Transit Company). The study must review current fixed‑route, paratransit, and micro‑transit services, perform financial analysis of revenues and funding sources, assess data gaps, engage stakeholders, and deliver data‑driven recommendations for service optimization, last‑mile solutions, and sustainability. Deliverables include a detailed report with prioritized recommendations under both constrained and unconstrained funding scenarios to inform the FY2028 budget. Proposals must be submitted by 4:00 PM on 11/12/2026, with questions due by 2:00 PM on 11/5/2026. The contract will be awarded after written proposals and subsequent presentations.
• Scope: transit operations review, financial modeling, stakeholder engagement, service redesign recommendations.
• Required expertise: transportation planning, public‑transit operations, financial analysis, community outreach.
• Deliverables: final analysis report, presentation to city officials, supporting data sets.
• Timeline: single‑phase study to be completed before FY2028 budget cycle (exact duration not specified).
• Evaluation criteria: understanding of scope, firm qualifications, staff expertise, resources, past experience, cost.