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Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency - On-Call Transportation Planning and Engineering Services RFQ 2026

Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency
Due
Nov 23, 2026
26 days left
Posted
Oct 9, 2026
Contract term
1 year

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What they're buying

The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) seeks to establish one or more on-call professional services contracts for transportation planning, technical analysis, and preliminary engineering, design, and implementation support services. Work supports the Transportation for Safer Communities Initiative (TSCI), Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI), and Transportation for Economic Development Initiative (TEDI) across Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina counties in Ohio. The estimated annual budget is $125,000 for FY 2027 and $350,000 each for FY 2028 and FY 2029. Submissions are due by November 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via email to [email protected]. A virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

How it's scored

Firm and Team Qualifications / Relevant Experience: 25, Key Personnel and Available Staffing: 30, Project and Task-Order Management: 25, Sample Project Scenario Response: 20

26 days left to submitDue Nov 23

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Summary

The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) seeks to establish one or more on-call professional services contracts for transportation planning, technical analysis, and preliminary engineering, design, and implementation support services.

Work supports the Transportation for Safer Communities Initiative (TSCI), Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI), and Transportation for Economic Development Initiative (TEDI) across Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina counties in Ohio. The estimated annual budget is $125,000 for FY 2027 and $350,000 each for FY 2028 and FY 2029. Submissions are due by November 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via email to [email protected]. A virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

4
  • Firm and Team Qualifications / Relevant Experience: 25
  • Key Personnel and Available Staffing: 30
  • Project and Task-Order Management: 25
  • Sample Project Scenario Response: 20

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

10
  • Cover Letter
  • Firm Qualifications
  • Program Area Interest
  • Relevant Project Experience
  • Key Personnel Resumes
  • Management and Quality Assurance
  • Sample Project Scenario Response
  • Worker’s Compensation and Insurance Certificates
  • Certification Regarding Debarment
  • Suspension & Other Responsibility Matters
Duration
36 months
Scope location
Cleveland, OH

Questions about this RFQ

How do I respond to this RFQ from Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency?

Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].

Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?

Most government agencies, including Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency in OH, 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 RFQ 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.

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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: "Firm and Team Qualifications / Relevant Experience: 25, Key Personnel and Available Staffing: 30, Project and Task-Order Management: 25, Sample Project Scenario Response: 20" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.

Where can I find more RFPs from Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency?

All active and historical solicitations from Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency are tracked and searchable. As a mpo agency, Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.

What is the contract term for this solicitation?

The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.

Is this solicitation still open for submissions?

Based on the posted deadline of November 23, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.

What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?

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: Cover Letter, Firm Qualifications, Program Area Interest, Relevant Project Experience, Key Personnel Resumes, Management and Quality Assurance, Sample Project Scenario Response, Worker’s Compensation. Review the full document from Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency for the complete list.

What is the scope of this project?

This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Cleveland, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.

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