New Hampshire Department of Transportation - FTA Section 5310 Capital Program - SFY 2026
Bureau of Rail & TransitSpecial District · Concord, NH- Due
- Jan 22, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2025
- Primary contact
- Fred Butler
- (603) 271-2468
The 30-second brief
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT), Bureau of Rail & Transit, is issuing a grant solicitation for the FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Capital Program for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026. Eligible capital projects include the replacement, rehabilitation, and purchase of ADA-accessible vehicles (such as cutaway buses, minivans, and Ford Transits), radio systems, bus maintenance equipment, software, and vehicle-related equipment or facilities for complying with the Clean Air Act or ADA. Estimated available FTA Section 5310 funding is approximately $849,225 across rural, statewide, and urban areas. Applications are due by January 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM and must be submitted via email to Fred Butler, Public Transportation Administrator. Projects will be evaluated based on State of Good Repair (SGR) index scores, public availability, consistency with coordinated public transit-human services transportation plans, and technical and financial capacity.
ADA-accessible vehicles, Cutaway buses, Minivans, Ford Transit, Accessible vehicles and other capital equipment, Radio systems, Bus maintenance equipment, Software, Vehicle-related equipment or facilities for Clean Air Act or ADA compliance, Non-vehicle equipment
Project effectively meets regional needs and strategies and demonstrates involvement in RCC activities (40%), RCC details regarding long-term coordination goals and cost analysis for expansion projects (20%), Successful experience in providing transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities (20%), Technical and financial capacity to carry out the project in compliance with FTA requirements (20%)
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Summary
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT), Bureau of Rail & Transit, is issuing a grant solicitation for the FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Capital Program for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026.
Eligible capital projects include the replacement, rehabilitation, and purchase of ADA-accessible vehicles (such as cutaway buses, minivans, and Ford Transits), radio systems, bus maintenance equipment, software, and vehicle-related equipment or facilities for complying with the Clean Air Act or ADA. Estimated available FTA Section 5310 funding is approximately $849,225 across rural, statewide, and urban areas. Applications are due by January 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM and must be submitted via email to Fred Butler, Public Transportation Administrator. Projects will be evaluated based on State of Good Repair (SGR) index scores, public availability, consistency with coordinated public transit-human services transportation plans, and technical and financial capacity.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Project effectively meets regional needs and strategies and demonstrates involvement in RCC activities (40%), RCC details regarding long-term coordination goals and cost analysis for expansion projects (20%), Successful experience in providing transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities (20%), Technical and financial capacity to carry out the project in compliance with FTA requirements (20%)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
ADA-accessible vehicles, Cutaway buses, Minivans, Ford Transit, Accessible vehicles and other capital equipment, Radio systems, Bus maintenance equipment, Software, Vehicle-related equipment or facilities for Clean Air Act or ADA compliance, Non-vehicle equipment
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Letter of commitment for matching funds
- Letter of support from the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC)
- Resumes of key personnel
- Application attachment checklist
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Concord, NH
- Reported agency
- New Hampshire Department of Transportation
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Bureau of Rail & Transit?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 22, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Fred Butler.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Bureau of Rail & Transit in NH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Fred Butler at (603) 271-2468. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: ADA-accessible vehicles, Cutaway buses, Minivans, Ford Transit, Accessible vehicles and other capital equipment, Radio systems, Bus maintenance equipment, Software, Vehicle-related equipment or facilities for Clean Air Act or ADA compliance, Non-vehicle equipment. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Project effectively meets regional needs and strategies and demonstrates involvement in RCC activities (40%), RCC details regarding long-term coordination goals and cost analysis for expansion project..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Bureau of Rail & Transit?
All active and historical solicitations from Bureau of Rail & Transit are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Bureau of Rail & Transit regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: letter of commitment for matching funds, letter of support from the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC), resumes of key personnel, application attachment checklist. Review the full document from Bureau of Rail & Transit for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Concord, NH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.