Laketran Owner's Representation Services for Painesville Terminal - RFQ #2604 (2026)
Lake Regional Transit Authority (Laketran)Public Authority · Grand River, OH- Due
- Sep 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Andrea Aaby
- (440) 350-1022
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Laketran is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified professional firms to provide Owner's Representation Services for the development, construction, and closeout of the Painesville Terminal, located at 104 East Erie Street in Painesville, Ohio. The project includes pre-construction services, demolition of the old jail, site preparation, and construction of a new transit center facility featuring a climate-controlled terminal building, heavy-duty concrete bus lanes, covered boarding platforms, real-time digital signage, and zero-emission electric bus charging systems. The project is funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and involves coordination with Lake County. The submission deadline is September 9, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. A pre-proposal conference will be held on August 26, 2026. Required compliance includes Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), prevailing wage monitoring, and DBE compliance tracking.
Past performance on relevant projects and references (40 points), Experiences and references of the firm (25 points), Qualifications of the staff (25 points), Project understanding (10 points)
SUMMARY
Laketran is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified professional firms to provide Owner's Representation Services for the development, construction, and closeout of the Painesville Terminal, located at 104 East Erie Street in Painesville, Ohio.
The project includes pre-construction services, demolition of the old jail, site preparation, and construction of a new transit center facility featuring a climate-controlled terminal building, heavy-duty concrete bus lanes, covered boarding platforms, real-time digital signage, and zero-emission electric bus charging systems. The project is funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and involves coordination with Lake County. The submission deadline is September 9, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. A pre-proposal conference will be held on August 26, 2026. Required compliance includes Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), prevailing wage monitoring, and DBE compliance tracking.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Acknowledgement of Addenda
- Attachment B - Contact Information and References
- Attachment C - Lobbying Form
- Attachment D - Debarment Form
- Attachment E - Standard Project Assurances
- Attachment F - Non-Collusion Form
- Attachment G - Delinquent Personal Property Form
- Attachment I - Bidder Registration Form
- Bidder’s Insurance Affidavit
- Attachment N – Fair Labor Standards Act
- W-9
- Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Painesville, OH
- Reported agency
- Laketran
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFQ from Lake Regional Transit Authority (Laketran)?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 9, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Andrea Aaby.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Lake Regional Transit Authority (Laketran) in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Past performance on relevant projects and references (40 points), Experiences and references of the firm (25 points), Qualifications of the staff (25 points), Project understanding (10 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Acknowledgement of Addenda, Attachment B - Contact Information and References, Attachment C - Lobbying Form, Attachment D - Debarment Form, Attachment E - Standard Project Assurances, Attachment F - N. Review the full document from Lake Regional Transit Authority (Laketran) for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Painesville, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.