Southwest Area Regional Transit District

Buyer seeks proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a comprehensive plan for implementing micro-transit services in Uvalde, Eagle Pass, and Crystal City/Carrizo Springs. The selected consultant will build a framework for developing service zones, create a marketing strategy, establish branding, design a rider education program, and integrate with the current micro-transit rider application. The project involves framework development, marketing strategy, branding, rider education, and integration with existing systems.

• 10/28/2024 - RFP Opens
• 11/8/2024 - Last Day to Submit Questions
• 11/22/2024 - Proposal Due Date
• 11/23/2024 - Proposal Review Period Starts
• 12/9/2024 - Submission to TxDOT for review
• 12/18/2024 - Recommendation to SWART Board of Directors
• 12/19/2024 - Agreement Issuance to Successful Proposer
• 12/20/2024 - Project Work Begins

• Develop service zones for micro-transit in Uvalde, Eagle Pass, and Crystal City/Carrizo Springs
• Create a marketing strategy to promote micro-transit services
• Establish branding for the micro-transit services
• Design a rider education program
• Integrate with current micro-transit rider application (Shah Software Transit Manager system)
• Review previously developed route analyses
• Provide weekly status reports throughout project duration
• Submit detailed consultant invoicing based on agreed payment schedule