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Current Procurements

Find all information regarding Request for Proposals (RFPs) on this page. Submissions must include all required forms, which can be downloaded from the left side menu. Deadlines for questions and final submission will be strictly adhered to and incomplete proposals will not be reviewed.

TIP Project Selection Methodology Update.

The Indianapolis MPO has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a TIP Project Selection Methodology Update. The consultant will work for approximately 8-12 months with IMPO staff, IMPO member communities and organizations, and regional planning partners to develop new recommendations for project selection methods in line with regional performance measures and goals.

Responses are due February 7, 2025 at 3:00pm ET. If interested, please review the RFP document and submit a proposal as outlined in the document. Questions will be accepted and directed to procurement@indympo.gov until January 10 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The questions addendum will be posted by 4:00pm January 13. The IMPO will host a virtual pre-bid meeting on January 14. Pre-registration for the pre-bid meeting is required.

Communications Services

The IMPO has issued a request for Small Purchase Quote for Communications Services to hire an agency in Central Indiana to provide communications services with news and media outlets, community leaders, and public information officers within the region. Submissions are due January 17, 2025 by 5PM ET.

This project is expected to receive a notice to proceed in February 2025. The contract will be a minimum of one year, with an option to extend two additional years for a total of three years. 

For questions, please contact the IMPO’s Engagement Specialist, Danielle Frey, at danielle.frey@indympo.gov

Future Opportunities

The IMPO anticipates the following procurement opportunities to become available in the near future. 

Comprehensive Safety Action Plan RFP

The Indianapolis MPO will soon issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for Central Indiana. In order to continue to deliver up-to-date information and advance safety items for the IMPO’s entire planning area the IMPO is pursuing an update and expansion of its existing Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan, funded through a USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Planning Grant.

Anticipated Timeline

The IMPO anticipates issuing this RFP January 27, 2025 with submissions due February 14, 2025. The IMPO anticipates holding a virtual pre-bid meeting on February 7. Pre-registration for the pre-bid meeting is required.

Preliminary Questions and Meetings

For preliminary questions about this RFP or to set up a meeting for more information please contact the IMPO at procurement@indympo.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do the cover page, table of contents, or questions addendum count towards the 16-page limit?

No, these do not count towards the page limit.

Is there a particular format that is required for the quote submissions?

At this time, there is not a specific format that is required.

Is there a specific order of pages for submissions to follow?

No, page order does not matter, as long as everything is included.

Are there resources for small or minority firms?

The Indianapolis MPO enjoys partnering with a wide variety of consulting from across the country, each bringing their own perspective, experience, and expertise. Our contract process strictly follows our adopted Procurement Policy & Procedures, but in some cases State and Federal statutes have clear preferences for local and minority-owned firms.

The federal process can be intimidating - especially for newer, smaller firms - but there are plenty of ways to learn how we work and get your foot in the door. Here are some tips to get a running start:

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  • Respond directly to IMPO project managers whenever you see an interesting procurement opportunity.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings with IMPO project managers, held prior to RFP release on any planning project larger than $150,000. This is a great opportunity to meet with other firms that may be interested in the project who are looking for partners.
  • If eligible, register as a Disadvantaged Owned Business Enterprise (DBE) with the State of Indiana / Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). Also, if you’re eligible and interested in working with the City of Indianapolis, register as a Minority, Women, Veteran, and/or Disabled Owned Business (XBE) with them too.
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  • View the required forms submitted with each RFP including insurance requirements, reference requirements, and other submission packet materials.


For a register of RFP proposals, please send an e-mail to procurement@indympo.gov. Only RFPs since December 2020 are available for this request.