The Southwest Area Regional Transit District (SWART), the lead agency for Regional Coordinated Transportation Planning, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified consulting firms to assist in the update of the Regional Public Transit Coordination Plan for the Middle Rio Grande Region 24.

Region 24 includes:

• Two rural transit districts
• One urbanized transit district

SWART provides transit services in the counties of Dimmit, Edwards, Kinney, La Salle, Maverick, Real, Uvalde, and Zavala, and oversees urban transit services in Eagle Pass. Transit services in Val Verde County are overseen by the City of Del Rio.

This planning effort must comply with the TxDOT Coordination Plan Guidebook and align with state and federal requirements, including those under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310.

Important Dates:

• Deadline to submit questions: September 17, 2025
• RFQ submission deadline: September 26, 2025, by 4:00 PM (CST)

Contact Information:

For questions or additional information, please contact:
Sarah Hidalgo-Cook, General Manager
📧 Email: scook@paseoswart.org
📞 Phone: 830-278-4155 ext. 3009

Qualified firms with experience in regional transit planning are encouraged to apply. SWART is an equal opportunity employer and encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs).