METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY

NOTICE OF 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

24th Street Transit Corridor Study 

(“Project”)

The Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha, d/b/a Metro Transit (“Metro”) is requesting proposals from qualified responsible contractors for the performance of Work in conformity with the Contract Documents for 24th Street Transit Corridor Study. The Study is intended to prepare the corridor for further project development and grant consideration under grant programs available through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The scope of work and services provided herein is intended to include a broad range of services and activities expected to be completed in less than 3 years at Metro Transit’s discretion in order to meet its objectives.  Metro will determine the work to be performed and may grant up to two (2) one-year extensions if warranted due to unforeseen delays.  There is no assurance that a particular item of work or project will be performed by the selected professional team. The provider must specify all required professional services offered for the proposal. Proposals not received by Metro Transit as of the Submission Deadline will not be considered responsive and will not be opened. Proposals not meeting specified delivery and methods of submittal will not be considered responsive and will not be opened. Metro Transit reserves the right to extend the Submission Deadline by issuing an Addendum. 

Proposers shall refer to the RFP Documents for detailed deliverables. For this Proposal, there are various elements and services associated with the Scope of Work. Metro Transit’s intent is to select Proposers for consideration of awarded contract who demonstrate qualified and affirmed capabilities, resources, staffing, scheduling and delivery capabilities for 24th Street Transit Corridor Study and all associated equipment and work to be provided for the Scope of Work. 

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

The Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha, d/b/a Metro Transit, an independent political subdivision of the State of Nebraska created on June 30, 1972, is solely responsible for the administration, financing, maintenance, planning and operation of public transit services within the City of Omaha and by contract for agencies and contiguous political jurisdictions. Current services include fixed, Bus Rapid Transit, express and ADA-compliant paratransit van services within Omaha’s city limits. Contracted bus services are operated for the cities of Ralston, Bellevue, Papillion, and La Vista in Nebraska and the city of Council Bluffs in Iowa.

Collectively, the Omaha and contracted bus services are the “Metro System” encompassing 100 square miles (85%) of the Omaha – Council Bluffs Urbanized Area. Omaha’s population is approximately 466,903 with the Urbanized Area population approximately 931,667. Bus service includes 26 routes: 18 fixed and one (1) rapid transit line, which operates at various levels of service during the week, and six (6) express/commuter and one (1) downtown circulator, which run on weekdays during rush hour. There are four (4) transit centers offering multi-directional travel, free parking at 14 park and ride lots, and 28 stations and stops serving ORBT.

 Capital, operating, and non-operating revenues occur from passenger fares, service contracts, rental of property, sale of advertising space, United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and State of Nebraska grants, and City of Omaha and Douglas County Property Tax levies. Metro administration and maintenance operate at a single, central facility located at 2222 Cuming Street, Omaha, Nebraska.

Organizational Statements

Purpose: The Omaha area needs reliable, quality public transportation to grow sustainably and serve the diverse needs of our residents.

Mission: Metro connects people, places and opportunities through quality transit services.

Vision: Metro strives to be a valued transportation choice for all members of our community and a vital partner for Omaha’s future.

Values: 

Unity – We are a team with a common    purpose.

Responsibility – We take pride in our work and are committed to going above and beyond.

Care – We care about our customers    and each other.

Resourcefulness – We are adaptable and driven to overcome challenges.

Learning – We are always training for tomorrow.

Appreciation – We are motivated to provide a quality of life for those we love through competitive wages and compensation.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Qualified Firms are invited to submit proposals for 24th Street Transit Corridor Study, based on information provided in this RFP. See the full Scope of Work in Section 1.

Qualification Base Selection (QBS) contract for a period of up to three (3) years, the contract shall begin after the time of the “Notice to Proceed”. At Metro’s sole discretion, the contract term may be extended for two (2) one-year periods. The maximum contract term is five (5) years, if the contract is extended.

The current forms of the RFP and all issued Addenda are available for inspection at Metro Transit’s Administrative Offices located at 2222 Cuming Street in Omaha, Nebraska (“Administrative Offices”) and online at the following link www.ometro.com/procurement/ Metro Transit reserves the right to modify all or any of the same at any time prior to the Submission Deadline through an Addendum.  

Proposals are subject to all terms, conditions, and provisions of this document. Proposers shall read and understand the requirements of this RFP. 

Requests for Approved Equals, Clarification and Questions shall be done in writing or through electronic correspondence prior to the submission deadline, of July 30, 2026, using Exhibit “B” Request for Clarification or Substitution. 

All proposals must be made in the form and on the forms (and contain all certificates, documentation, and information) required by the RFP Documents. Any proposal that does not fully comply with any requirement of the RFP Documents will be considered non-responsive, and Metro shall be entitled to reject any such proposal at any time. Metro reserves the right to waive any minor informality or mere irregularity contained in any proposal.  

No proposal will be construed to be binding on Metro unless (i) a Contract has been awarded by its Board of Directors at a public meeting, (ii) the Contract has been duly executed by each of the Contractor and Metro, and (iii) all conditions applicable to such award of the Contract and as otherwise may be set forth in the Contract Documents have been fully satisfied.

There will be one (1) Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference on July 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. In Person at Metro Offices, 2222 Cumins St, Omaha NE 68102, conference will be held in the Metro Board room, or virtual with the following link:   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89465880293?pwd=FhttbkgpddbMhw6wjdCE7OlK5Inrve.1 Metro strongly recommends assisting. 

Proposals must be received with all required submittals as stated in the RFP, no later than August 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.  Each Proposal must make reference to the Project by name in the upper left-hand corner and shall identify the contents of the package as a “Proposal for 24th Street Transit Corridor Study” and identify the name and address of the Proposer.

Proposals received after the time specified shall not be considered for award. Proposals received via facsimile (fax) or electronic mail (e-mail) shall not be considered. Proposals not meeting specified delivery and method of submittal will not be opened nor considered responsive.  

Proposals must be addressed and delivered to Metro at the following address.  This is also the address to be used for all communication in connection with this RFP:

Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha d/b/a Metro Transit

24th Street Transit Corridor Study

ATTN: Procurement Manager

 and Contracts

2222 Cuming Street

Omaha, Nebraska, 68102-4392

For information regarding this proposal, contact Procurement and Contracts Manger at (402) 341-7560 EXT. 2272 phone, or procurement@ometro.com. Any questions or requests for clarification are due from Proposers before July 30, 2026, and must be submitted in writing to using Exhibit “B” Request for Clarification or Substitution to  procurement@ometro.com.   If required, Metro’s response to these submissions will be in the form of an Addendum.  All proposals must be complete and submitted by August 17, 2026, by 2:00pm Central Time. 

No person or entity submitting a proposal in response to this RFP, nor any officer, employee, agent, representative, relative or consultant representing such a person (or entity) may contact through any means or engage in any discussion concerning the award of this contract with any member of Metro’s Board or any employee of Metro (excluding Procurement staff) during the period beginning on the date of proposal issue and ending on the date of the selection of Contractor.  Any such contact would be grounds for disqualification of the Proposer.

By: Manager of Procurement and Contracts

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METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY

EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN RETIREMENT COMMITTEE

ANNUAL MEETING

The Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha’s Collective Bargaining Employees’ Pension Plan Retirement Committee will hold its regular annual meeting on Monday, July 27,

2026, at 2:15 p.m. at the administrative office located at 2222 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68102.

Agenda items: Election of New Collective Bargaining Committee Chairperson – Election of New Collective Bargaining Secretary - Approval of Minutes of the Previous Meeting – Review and Recommendation for Metro Transit Board of Director Approval of the January 1, 2026, Collective Bargaining Actuarial Study and mortality assumption change from the Pub-2010 to Pub-2016 tables – Review June 30, 2026, Collective Bargaining Pension Portfolio – Approval to use translation services for pension documents – Discuss and Affirm Current Collective Bargaining Committee Vendor List – Adjournment.

The proposed agenda kept continually current, shall be available for public inspection in the administrative office. Please submit reasonable accommodation or language assistance requests at least three business days in advance to Metro’s Director of Civil Rights and Inclusion by email at civilrights@ometro.com or by telephone at 402-341-7560 extension 2550 (TDD 402- 341-0807).

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METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY

ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE 

PENSION PLAN

 RETIREMENT COMMITTEE

ANNUAL MEETING

The Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha’s Administrative Employee Pension Plan Retirement Committee will hold its regular annual meeting on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at the administrative office located at 2222 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68102.

Agenda items: Approval of Minutes of the Previous Meetings – Review and Recommendation for Metro Transit Board of Director Approval of the January 1, 2026, Administrative Actuarial Study and mortality assumption change from the Pub-2010 to Pub-2016 tables – Review June 30, 2026, Administrative Pension Portfolio – Approval to use translation services for pension documents – Discuss and Affirm Current Administrative Committee Vendor List – Adjournment.

The proposed agenda kept continually current, shall be available for public inspection in the Transit Authority Administrative Building. Please submit reasonable accommodation or language assistance requests at least three business days in advance to Metro’s Director of Civil Rights and Inclusion by email at civilrights@ometro.com or by telephone at 402-341-7560 extension 2550 (TDD 402-341-0807).

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