In some cases, the local government (LG) will need to procure the services of a consultant (not professional services) to help it conduct the project or part of the project. Some project examples include: transportation planning services for the development of a travel demand model; providers for management of a “shared ride” service; providers of a “motorist assistance” program; bicycles for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality project; and demographic data for a transportation corridor analysis. The LG must comply with the procurement requirements as outlined in Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter B “Consulting Services”. The LG must follow procurement procedures that have been pre-approved by TxDOT in order to get reimbursed for these services.