Tuscaloosa County Parking and Transit Authority Low Floor Heavy Duty Transit Buses RFP 21-2016-PATA-1
Tuscaloosa Transit AuthorityPublic Authority · Tuscaloosa, AL- Due
- Mar 21, 2016
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 21, 2016
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Russell Lawrence
The 30-second brief
The Tuscaloosa County Parking and Transit Authority (TCPTA) is requesting proposals for the multi-year procurement of 4 to 6 low floor heavy duty transit buses. Proposals were due by March 21, 2016.
1 Original and 2 Copies of the Proposal, Proposal Pricing Form in a separate sealed envelope
Technical Evaluation (60 points), Price (30 points), Delivery (10 points)
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Summary
The Tuscaloosa County Parking and Transit Authority (TCPTA) is requesting proposals for the multi-year procurement of 4 to 6 low floor heavy duty transit buses. Proposals were due by March 21, 2016.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
1 Original and 2 Copies of the Proposal, Proposal Pricing Form in a separate sealed envelope
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Appendix G: Proposal Pricing Form
- Appendix H: Proposer Information & Acknowledgements
- Appendix I: Report of Ownership Form
- Appendix J: Mailing Labels
- Rolling Stock Federal Compliance Items
- FMVSS 214D Crash Worthiness test data
- FMVSS 220 Rollover Protection test data
- Altoona Test Report
- Submit to
- 601 23rd Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Scope location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Reported agency
- Tuscaloosa County Parking and Transit Authority
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Tuscaloosa Transit Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 21, 2016. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 601 23rd Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. For questions, contact Russell Lawrence.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Tuscaloosa Transit Authority in AL, 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 RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Russell Lawrence. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 1 Original and 2 Copies of the Proposal, Proposal Pricing Form in a separate sealed envelope. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Technical Evaluation (60 points), Price (30 points), Delivery (10 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Tuscaloosa Transit Authority?
All active and historical solicitations from Tuscaloosa Transit Authority are tracked and searchable. As a public authority agency, Tuscaloosa Transit Authority regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Appendix G: Proposal Pricing Form, Appendix H: Proposer Information & Acknowledgements, Appendix I: Report of Ownership Form, Appendix J: Mailing Labels, Rolling Stock Federal Compliance Items, FMVSS. Review the full document from Tuscaloosa Transit Authority for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Tuscaloosa, AL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.