On-Call Grant Development, Compliance, and Technical Advisory Services

NEORide - CityBus has issued request for proposal, solicitation 2026-RFP-CB-01.

This solicitation is being administered by NEORide on behalf of CityBus (Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation). The resulting contract, if awarded, will be between CityBus and the selected consultant. NEORide is serving solely as the procurement administrator for this solicitation. CityBus is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to establish an on-call professional services contract for grant development, compliance, and technical advisory services. The selected consultant will serve as an extension of Agency staff, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise throughout the grant lifecycle—from identifying funding opportunities and preparing competitive applications to grant administration, regulatory compliance, reporting, and project closeout. Services will be performed on an as-needed basis through individually authorized task assignments and are intended to support CityBus's capital improvement program, fleet modernization efforts, technology investments, facility improvements, and other strategic initiatives.

CityBus (Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation) is the public transportation provider for the Greater Lafayette, Indiana region, delivering fixed-route, paratransit, campus, and mobility services that connect residents, businesses, educational institutions, and visitors throughout the community. As CityBus continues to advance its strategic priorities through fleet modernization, facility improvements, technology investments, passenger amenity enhancements, and long-range service initiatives, securing and effectively managing grant funding has become increasingly important to the Agency's success. To support these efforts, CityBus is seeking to establish an on-call professional services contract with a qualified consultant or consultant team to provide grant development, compliance, and technical advisory services. The selected consultant will serve as an extension of Agency staff, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise throughout the grant lifecycle—from identifying funding opportunities and preparing competitive applications to grant administration, regulatory compliance, reporting, and project closeout. Services will be provided on an as-needed basis through individually authorized task assignments during the term of the contract. The successful consultant will help strengthen CityBus's ability to secure funding, maintain compliance with applicable federal and state requirements, and successfully implement capital, operational, and strategic initiatives that benefit the community.

Responses are due November 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST.

Questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT.

Commodity categories: Financial Services; Human Services; Insurance And Insurance Services, (All Types); Management Services; Sale Of Surplus And Obsolete Items.

Contact: Michelle Robinson, Development and Compliance Specialist (micheller@neoride.org, (330) 819-4166).

2 documents are attached to the notice: 2026-RFP-CB-01-Attachment A-Scope of Work; CityBus Pricing Sheet 2026-RFP-CB-01-Fillable PDF.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/neoride/projects/286597. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.