MRB-55884 - USA (Ohio) - Federal Funding and Strategic Opportunities Consulting Services - Deadline July 27,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide federal funding and strategic opportunities consulting services.– Provide federal funding guidance, strategy, and education.– Continued strategic engagement with federal partners will be critical as we seek to enhance ourregion’s assets in mobility, sustainability, housing, economic development, recreation, and more.– Provide ongoing strategic counsel on regional infrastructure initiatives, with a focus on sharing key federal funding opportunities.– Advise on a strategy to plan for and advance intercity passenger rail.– Provide counsel on rail–oriented development, leveraging station areas and corridors to capture real estate value, support transit–oriented growth, and strengthen the financial case for passenger rail investment.– Support the planning of key events involving public and private transportation, infrastructure, and development leaders.– Offer additional consulting support as needed, with flexible availability to address emerging priorities or time–sensitive initiatives.– Conduct up to two strategic advisory calls per month with the executive team to align on regional priorities and opportunities, including at least one in person strategic session over the course of the engagement.– Planning, programming and services in the areas of housing, transportation, water, land use, economic development, environment, public policy and technology.(2) The contract period will be for three years.