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Find all information regarding Request for Proposals (RFPs) on this page. Submissions must include all required forms, which can be downloaded from the left side menu. Deadlines for questions and final submission will be strictly adhered to and incomplete proposals will not be reviewed.
On-Board Transit Ridership Survey of the IndyGo System
The IMPO has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an on-board transit ridership survey of the IndyGo system. The IMPO and IndyGo are seeking qualified consultants to prepare and conduct an on-board survey of transit ridership, to analyze travel patterns, transit use, and other relevant information for IndyGo. The survey will provide an understanding of the demographic characteristics of riders as well analyze travel patterns, fare payment, transit use, and other relevant information.
Responses are due November 1, 2024 at 3:00pm ET. Deadlines for questions and final submissions are within the RFP document and will be strictly adhered to. If interested, please review and submit questions to procurement@indympo.gov in accordance with the deadlines listed in this RFP.
- RFP for On-Board Transit Ridership Survey of the IndyGo System
- Questions Addendum (available October 8)
- Pre-bid Meeting October 9 at 1 PM
Future Opportunities
The IMPO anticipates the following procurement opportunities to become available in the near future.
The Indianapolis MPO will soon issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Supporting Community Services Through Development Density Study. This project will be a follow-up study to the IMPO’s Central Indiana Housing Study, and will focus on explaining the fiscal benefits of diverse, denser, housing and the government services and amenities it enables local governments to provide via property taxes. The IMPO expects the RFP to be released November 8 with the final proposal package due December 6. The IMPO anticipates holding a pre-bid meeting on November 20th to provide additional information and connect interested firms.
For preliminary questions about this RFP or to set up a meeting for more information please contact the IMPO at procurement@indympo.gov.
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