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The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) request proposals from qualified consultants for the 2026 Transit Development Plan. 

Qualifications based selection criteria will be used to analyze technical proposals and interviews from responding consultants. The MPO reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. This project has a not to exceed budget of $180,000.

Interested firms should contact, Paulette Jacobsen, Transit Planner, at the Bismarck-Mandan MPO, 221 N 5th Street P.O. Box 5503, Bismarck ND 58506. Contact can also be made via phone 701.355.1473 or by emailing the contact information in the TDP RFP. 

All proposals received by 5:00 PM (Central Time) on Monday, March 16, 2026, will be given consideration for an interview. The Bismarck-Mandan MPO reserves the right to limit the interviews to a maximum of five (5) firms whose proposals most clearly meet the RFP requirements. Firms will be notified in writing or by phone of shortlist results. Successful candidates will receive date, time and location information for the interviews.

It is the responsibility of the consultant to ensure all required elements of the proposal are submitted. Proposals missing required elements will be rejected and consultants will be denied interviews.

Respondents must submit one (1) electronic copy of the proposal. The full length of the proposal shall be no more than eight (8) pages. Appendix material is not counted toward the eight (8) page limit. Submittals must be received no later than 5:00 PM (Central Time) Monday, March 16, 2026.

The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is looking for a candidate interested in serving on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).  The MPO is seeking a candidate able to represent the interests of the Freight community within the Metro-area.  Anyone residing in the Bismarck-Mandan MPO area is eligible for this appointment.

The MPO Technical Advisory Committee is a 14- member advisory board to the MPO Policy Board.  The TAC includes planning and engineering representatives from Burleigh County, Morton County, Bismarck, Lincoln and Mandan, as well as the North Dakota Department of Transportation - Bismarck District, North Dakota Department of Transportation – Planning and Programming Division, Bis-Man Transit, and MPO Staff.  The TAC Board hears and provides guidance on MPO office work products.  This includes data acquisitions and transportation planning studies that address transportation issues within the region as well as requirements of the state or federal government.  Members provide perspective based upon their own areas of expertise and no prior transportation planning, land-use planning, or engineering experience is required. TAC currently meets once every month on the second or third Monday at 10:00 a.m.  The meetings are held at the City-County Office Building, 221 N 5^th Street, Bismarck for half of the year, and at the Mandan City Hall, 205 2^nd Ave NW, Mandan for half of the year.  Remote attendance via Zoom is also an option.             

Interested applications should complete a brief application form describing their qualifications, background with the Freight community, and why they would like to serve on the TAC Board.  The application forms may be found on the MPO website at: application form, picked up in our office or mailed to you by request. Complete applications should be sent to:  Kim Riepl, MPO Executive Director Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization, P.O. Box 5503, Bismarck, ND 58506-5503. 

Additional information may be obtained by visiting the MPO’s website or contacting our office at 701-355-1840.  This position will remain open until the position is filled.