Orange County, NY is seeking proposals for transportation and transit planning consulting services. The contract will be task-order based, with an anticipated initial term of three years, extendable for up to two additional one-year periods. Proposals are due by August 25, 2026. Services will be funded through federal and state grants, requiring compliance with applicable regulations. The scope includes program management, planning for various transportation initiatives, data analysis, public involvement, and specific studies. Estimated annual spending for **** ranges from $750,000 to $1,750,000.
Proposals must be received up to and including Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 4:00 p. m. , prevailing time.
Invoices must comply with federal requirements and NYSDOT consultant payment request form standards. Payment will be delayed or withheld if invoicing procedures are not satisfied. Standard county contracts typically have a 60-day payment term, with options for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) via ACH or check.
The basis of award provisions vary with each RFP, and offerors should read that section carefully. The county reserves the right to waive any informality, reject any and all proposals, or accept any proposal in whole or in part, if deemed to be in the best interest of the county.
Proposals must include background and experience, clearly documenting any experience managing or assisting in the management of FTA funding programs, especially for counties, municipalities, or transit agencies located in New York State. Resumes for all proposed project staffing are required.
If a vendor/consultant fails to perform or otherwise breaches the contract, in addition to any other rights and remedies the county may have, the vendor/consultant may be listed as non-responsible and may be ineligible for future contract awards.
A pre-proposal conference and site visit will be held, and attendance is strongly recommended. The county shall not be liable for inadequate pricing, labor, materials, time, or similar issues resulting from failure to attend.
Questions must be submitted by Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 4:00 p. m. , prevailing time. Questions received after this time may not be addressed.
Failure to respond on official forms, submitting proposals with modifications to the template, additional information not requested, omissions or erasures, illegible or unsigned proposals, or failure to submit required certifications may result in disqualification.