When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 27, 2026.

It was issued by Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. The work is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Government affairs or public sector consulting firm with federal funding expertise. Experience advising on transportation, infrastructure, and regional economic development initiatives. Strong knowledge of intercity passenger rail and transit-oriented or rail-oriented development. Ability to engage senior public and private stakeholders in strategic planning sessions. Proven track record identifying and securing federal grant and funding opportunities. Capacity to provide ongoing executive advisory support over a multi-year engagement. Familiarity with housing, land use, water, environment, and public policy planning.

Federal Funding and Strategic Opportunities Consulting Services (Due July 27, 2026)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Columbus, Ohio, United StatesPosted: July 17th, 2026Deadline: July 27th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A three-year consulting opportunity for a firm to advise on federal funding strategy, infrastructure initiatives, and regional development priorities in Ohio. The work includes strategic counsel on passenger rail, transit-oriented development, and ongoing executive-level advisory support.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a firm or firms capable of providing federal funding guidance, strategy, and education
Must submit proposal via email in PDF format
Must not be debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or involuntarily excluded from covered transactions
Must have sole and complete responsibility for delivery of the required services
Must provide a breakdown of hours and expenses by task and state fiscal year
Must provide hourly billing rates for team members
Must provide proof of payment for all charges included on invoices
Must not be subject to an unresolved finding for recovery under ORC 9.24
Must comply with Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code regarding lobbying activities

CONTRACT DURATION

16 months

TIMELINE

July 15th, 2026: Proposal posted

July 27th, 2026: Proposals due by 5:00 p.m.

July 28th, 2026: Proposals opened at 2:00 p.m. and evaluations begin

July 29th–31st, 2026: Oral presentations if needed

July 31st, 2026: Evaluation committee makes recommendation

August 3rd, 2026: Contact bidders regarding awards

August 6th, 2026: Executive committee board meeting

August 13th, 2026: Commission board meeting if needed

Week of August 17th, 2026: Contract preparation

August 24th, 2026: Contract finalized

September 1st, 2026: Services begin

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization seeks consulting services to provide federal funding guidance, strategic advice, and education in support of regional initiatives. The engagement is focused on helping strengthen access to federal opportunities and maintaining strategic engagement with federal partners across priority areas such as mobility, sustainability, housing, economic development, recreation, and related infrastructure efforts.

The selected consultant will provide ongoing counsel on regional infrastructure initiatives, identify and share relevant federal funding opportunities, and advise on strategies to plan for and advance intercity passenger rail. The scope also includes guidance on rail-oriented development, including how station areas and corridors can be leveraged to capture real estate value, support transit-oriented growth, and improve the financial case for passenger rail investment.

Additional responsibilities include supporting the planning of key events involving public and private transportation, infrastructure, and development leaders, as well as offering flexible consulting support for emerging priorities and time-sensitive initiatives. The consultant is expected to conduct up to two strategic advisory calls per month with the executive team and participate in at least one in-person strategic session during the engagement. The contract term is three years.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 27, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. The work is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Government affairs or public sector consulting firm with federal funding expertise
Experience advising on transportation, infrastructure, and regional economic development initiatives
Strong knowledge of intercity passenger rail and transit-oriented or rail-oriented development
Ability to engage senior public and private stakeholders in strategic planning sessions
Proven track record identifying and securing federal grant and funding opportunities
Capacity to provide ongoing executive advisory support over a multi-year engagement
Familiarity with housing, land use, water, environment, and public policy planning

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