Transit Operations Outsourcing Study Service

The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County, Nevada, is seeking a qualified vendor to conduct a comprehensive transit operations outsourcing study. The agency needs to evaluate the fiscal, legal, human resources, and operational implications of transitioning from its current contracted operations model to a directly operated model. This study will provide the board of commissioners and executive leadership with an objective, evidence-based recommendation to guide their long-term operational strategy. The scope of work requires a detailed cost comparison of the contracted and directly operated models, accounting for all direct and indirect costs over a multi-year horizon. The selected vendor must evaluate service quality, labor stability, and operational flexibility under both models. Additionally, the project deliverables must include a phased transition timeline, risk mitigation strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and financial comparison charts suitable for public presentation. Only organizations based in the United States are eligible to submit proposals for this opportunity. The selected contractor will perform all work offsite, beginning with project initiation and data collection. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is currently looking for competitive financial proposals from interested bidders. Interested parties must submit all clarifying questions regarding this solicitation no later than July 13, 2026. The agency will use the final study findings to determine whether to maintain the current contracted model or initiate a transition to direct operations.