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Transportation Planning Software RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

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Transportation Planning Software: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Source-backed signals from meeting minutes, budgets, contract activity, grants, and leadership changes.

City of Longmont

COAug 25

Why now

- Council discussed prioritizing “transit service modeling” involving RTD, COCO, and Front Range Passenger Rail planning context. - Council reviewed “Ride Longmont and other microtransit system” and requested ongoing metrics and performance feedback. - Council referenced “innovative transportation” and the “northern BRT route” as part of the ranked transportation work plan.

Meeting MentionPre-RFPDetected: Aug 25

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Kristine Mason

9-1-1 Emergency Communications Manager

Monique Droessler

Administrative Analyst

Vermont Agency of Transportation

VTAug 24

Why now

- VTrans TAMP scope covers 3,135 miles of pavements and 2,802 bridges; NHS assets worth over $8 billion. - VTrans budgets multi-year Traffic & Safety and HSIP funding from FFY 2025–2028 including $40,265,199 in HSIP totals. - Statewide HSIP includes procurement of probe data for travel time/speed, volume, origin-destination, and conflation. - HSIP/HRRR includes consultant transportation data analysis, visualizations, and report production at the agency level.

City of Wasilla

AKAug 24

Why now

- City Council approved nomination of priority transportation projects to the Matsu Valley Planning (MVP) 2027–2030 TIP. - Council discussion cited safety concerns and accident-prone intersections requiring planning/design for corridor connections. - Project 19 total cost estimate was discussed as $6.5 million while concerns noted roads master plan is ~20 years out of date.

Town of Fairfax

CAAug 20

Why now

- Fairfax Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan framework uses safety and risk mitigation scoring across projects. - Collision location precision is constrained because safety data is based on police reports. - Priority projects are organized into tiers for near-term delivery and grant-focused “shelf ready” targets.

City of Dublin

OHAug 17

Why now

- Transportation - Mobility includes “Comprehensive Curbside Management Study” implementation and crosswalk safety funding shifts. - Transportation - Streets & Parking budgets HAWK signal and pedestrian safety improvements and corridor ADA intersection projects. - Bridges & Culverts planning includes ODOT-related timing changes and the “Emerald Connector Bridge” unfunded local match (~$22.7M).

Cape Fear Council of Governments

NCAug 14

Why now

- Prioritization 8.0 assigns local input points to highway and non-highway projects across Brunswick, Columbus, and Pender counties. - NCDOT released P8.0 quantitative scores for 2,122 total projects on May 28, 2026. - Cape Fear RPO region funding included Region C: $551M, Region B: $150M, Divisions 3: $31M and 6: $186M.

City of Cottonwood Heights

UTAug 4

Why now

Calgary

ABJul 16

Why now

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935174 Transportation Planning and Design Pre-Qualification

EdmontonAB

Due Feb 29, 2028

RFP 2026-083 South Laredo Transportation Planning Study

City of LaredoTX

Closing Soon

Due Sep 24, 2026

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City of Longmont

Recent intent

- Council discussed prioritizing “transit service modeling” involving RTD, COCO, and Front Range Passenger Rail planning context. - Council reviewed “Ride Longmont and other microtransit system” and requested ongoing metrics and performance feedback. - Council referenced “innovative transportation” and the “northern BRT route” as part of the ranked transportation work plan.

Vermont Agency of Transportation

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

When you see a budget allocation or strategic plan mention, the agency is just beginning to define their need. Engage now to help write the specs before the RFP goes public.

2. Time your outreach

Don't cold call into the void. Use contract expiration signals to reach out to buyers exactly when they are unhappy with their incumbent or preparing to renew.

3. Arm your SDRs

Replace generic "checking in" emails with hyper-specific context. Reach out referencing their exact meeting minutes, named decision-makers, and approved budget line items.

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What is a pre-RFP signal for transportation planning software?

A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a transportation planning software purchase before they've issued an RFP. Starbridge tracks six categories: meeting mentions, budget allocations, contract expirations, grant awards, leadership changes, and strategic plans.

How early does Starbridge detect transportation planning software demand?

Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.

What sources does Starbridge monitor?

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City of Longmont

Recent intent

- Council discussed prioritizing “transit service modeling” involving RTD, COCO, and Front Range Passenger Rail planning context. - Council reviewed “Ride Longmont and other microtransit system” and requested ongoing metrics and performance feedback. - Council referenced “innovative transportation” and the “northern BRT route” as part of the ranked transportation work plan.

Vermont Agency of Transportation

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

When you see a budget allocation or strategic plan mention, the agency is just beginning to define their need. Engage now to help write the specs before the RFP goes public.

2. Time your outreach

Don't cold call into the void. Use contract expiration signals to reach out to buyers exactly when they are unhappy with their incumbent or preparing to renew.

3. Arm your SDRs

Replace generic "checking in" emails with hyper-specific context. Reach out referencing their exact meeting minutes, named decision-makers, and approved budget line items.

FAQs

What is a pre-RFP signal for transportation planning software?

How early does Starbridge detect transportation planning software demand?

Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.

What sources does Starbridge monitor?

Transportation Planning Software RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

Transportation Planning Software: Pre-RFP Opportunities

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935174 Transportation Planning and Design Pre-Qualification

RFP 2026-083 South Laredo Transportation Planning Study

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City of Longmont

Vermont Agency of Transportation

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

2. Time your outreach

3. Arm your SDRs

FAQs

Transportation Planning Software: Pre-RFP Opportunities

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935174 Transportation Planning and Design Pre-Qualification

RFP 2026-083 South Laredo Transportation Planning Study

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City of Longmont

Vermont Agency of Transportation

How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

2. Time your outreach

3. Arm your SDRs

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FY 2027-28 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant RFP

Transportation Planning, Mapping, Scheduling, and Public Outreach Platform (Request for Proposal)

2027005 - MPO General Planning Consultant

On-Call Transportation, Civil & Stormwater Planning & Engineering Services, and CEI services (Request for Letters of Interest)

On-Call Transportation, Civil & Stormwater Planning & Engineering Services, and CEI services (Request for Letters of Interest)

2027005 - MPO General Planning Consultant - (REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION)

Fixed Route Transit System Evaluation & Service Planning Study

Valley Forge Gateway Trail Feasibility Study (TCDI Project Category 5 – Transportation and Infrastructure Planning)

City of Wasilla

Town of Fairfax

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Transportation Planning Software RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities

Transportation Planning Software: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Longmont City Council Regular Session

Vermont Agency of Transportation Statewide Transportation Improvement Program 2025-2028

City Council Regular Meeting

Fairfax Planning Commission and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Joint Meeting

Dublin City Council Work Session Minutes

Rural Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Presentation

Cottonwood Heights City Council Council Work Session

Audit Committee Regular Meeting

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How to use pre-RFP signals

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Transportation Planning Software: Pre-RFP Opportunities

Longmont City Council Regular Session

Vermont Agency of Transportation Statewide Transportation Improvement Program 2025-2028

City Council Regular Meeting

Fairfax Planning Commission and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Joint Meeting

Dublin City Council Work Session Minutes

Rural Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Presentation

Cottonwood Heights City Council Council Work Session

Audit Committee Regular Meeting

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How to use pre-RFP signals

1. Shape the requirement

2. Time your outreach

3. Arm your SDRs

FAQs

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