First publication: 04/07/1999

PUBLIC NOTICE: 104111
RTA
Planning Services
Submittal Date, April 21

CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY -- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP NO. RTA/CR 33-99 -- ON-CALL PLANNING SERVICES
The Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) is requesting Proposals from firms qualified and interested in providing on-call professional planning support services to assist the Sound Transit Sounder Commuter Rail program in obtaining a variety of on-call planning and analysis services. The on-call professional services are to include, but not limited to: Environmental Analysis; Ridership Estimation and Market Analysis; Economic Analysis; Financial Analysis; and Transportation Alternative Analysis.
Sound Transit encourages Proposers to submit the most comprehensive proposal possible offering the highest quality of service and enhancements to assist us with these services. Proposals shall be submitted to Sound Transit before 2:00 p.m. local time, APRIL 21, 1999, to SOUND TRANSIT, CONTRACTS DIVISION, 1100 SECOND AVENUE, SUITE 500, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101-3423. Following evaluation of the submittals, the Consultant Selection Committee will recommend the firm to be selected.
Technical questions should be directed to David Beal at (206) 684-1883 and requests for information regarding the consultant selection process should be directed to Jai Jeter at (206) 689-4940. Questions concerning Small Business Participation and EEO shall be directed to Alec Stephens at (206) 689-3762. Complete RFP packages may be obtained by calling the Sound Transit General Inquiry Line at (206) 689-7445.
Following evaluation of the submittal, the Consultant Selection Committee will select finalists who may be invited to participate in an interview, if necessary. Sound Transit reserves the right to reject any and all submittals received. The final selection, if any, will be that submittal which, in the opinion of Sound Transit, best meets the requirements set forth in the RFP and is in the best interest of Sound Transit.
NON-DISCRIMINATION IN CONTRACTING
In preparing proposals, including small business participation plans, Proposers are reminded to afford all potential business partners an equal, non-discriminatory opportunity to compete for business as joint venture partners or subcontractors.
SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION
Sound Transit promotes and encourages small business participation, which may include small minority and women owned businesses, and small businesses owned by persons with disabilities, on its contracts. Sound Transit is interested in proposals that reasonably involve small business participation as prime contractors, joint venture partners, or subcontractors.
To the best extent possible, Proposers are requested to establish and detail a plan to utilize small businesses. No minimum level of participation for small businesses has been established for purposes of this solicitation. Small business participation is not required for consideration of a proposal, but will be an evaluative factor in the selection of a consultant.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
Sound Transit is interested in Proposals from firms that demonstrate a commitment to equal employment opportunity. Sound Transit encourages the submittal of Proposals from firms employing a workforce that reflects the region's diversity. Proposers are advised that they shall adhere to non-discrimination provisions.
COMMUNICATIONS WITH SOUND TRANSIT OFFICIALS OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED ABOVE MAY CAUSE THE FIRM INVOLVED TO BE SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION.
Any firm failing to submit information in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Request for Proposals may not be considered responsive and may therefore be subject to disqualification.
CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (206) 689-7445.
Dates of publication in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, April 7 and 14, 1999.
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