RFP 2021-082 Swift Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Shelter Manufacturing & Parts Support

Sealed proposals for Community Transit’s Swift Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Shelter Manufacturing & Parts Support contract are due by 3:00 pm PST December 14, 2021. The Contract provides for the manufacture and delivery of custom Station Shelter Kits, Station Railing Kits, and other parts and assemblies, including product and installation support, for an initial contract term of two years plus four subsequent Option Years in two-year increments. An initial order for the Swift BRT Orange Line is included and will be ordered in the first quarter of 2022. To view and download the RFP, Vendors must self-register in Community Transit’s e-Procurement portal at: https://www.communitytransit.org/about/procurement/vendorregistration. After registering, go to the “Solicitations” tab, find the RFP number, click the “View” link, then click on the “Documents” sub-tab and download

RFP 2021-082. A Pre-Proposal Conference is scheduled for 1:00 pm on 11/10/21 followed by a networking session for prime contractors and subcontractors. ZOOM instructions are on pg. 4 of the RFP. The deadline for submitting questions and clarification requests is 3:00 pm on 11/17/21. Additional procurement information for award, protest procedures, and small business program is provided on our web page at www.communitytransit.org/procurement. Notification services offered through the online site are not guaranteed and users of the notification system are responsible for reviewing postings to the site. Community Transit disclaims all liability for damages caused by the use of this site or the information it contains. Equal Opportunity. It is Community Transit’s policy to ensure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the provision of benefits and services resulting from federally assisted programs and activities and in the award and administration of all contracts. It is Community Transit’s goal to increase the participation of small and women or minority owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, in its contracting and procurement programs. SBE/DBE firms are encouraged to submit proposals. While the Agency does not have any preference or set aside programs in place, it is committed to a policy of equitable participation for these firms. The SBE Goal established for this Project is part of Community Transit’s SBE Plan for its Swift BRT Orange Line, and the Agency’s goal for DBE participation is a race and gender-neutral overall goal and not a contract goal. SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (SBE) GOAL: 6% of total contract value. DBE GOAL: 4.4% of total contract value.