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waive any informalities therein, and to accept any proposal deemed to be most favorable to RGRTA. RGRTA is a tax-exempt Public Authority. The award of a contract is not subject to Section 103 of the NYS General Municipal Law. Firms submitting proposals are fully responsible for their delivery. Reliance upon mail or mail carriers is at the firm’s risk.

WILLIAMSBURG AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (WATA) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 11-001 CONTRACT PROVIDER FOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
WATA is seeking sealed proposals from licensed, qualified and experienced firms to provide vehicle maintenance services for WATA’s Public Fleet and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s Private Fleet. One proposal for both public and private fleets is expected for this RFP. All sealed proposals must be received before 2:00 pm, October 27, 2010, at the WATA office, 7239 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185. A non-mandatory Pre-proposal Conference will be held at 10:00 am on October 11, 2010. Solicitation documents are available at www.williamsburgtransport.com or www.eva.virginia.gov. For questions or additional information, email richardd@james-city.va.us

INVITATION FOR BIDS GBT-IFB-092010 - HEATED GLASS ENCLOSURES
The Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority, invites sealed bids for Heated Glass Shelters at the Bridgeport Bus Station, in accordance with drawings and specifications prepared by Domenech Hicks & Krockmalnic Architects. Bid documents will be available after 2:00 P.M., local time on September 17, at the office of the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority, One Cross Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610. Sealed Bids for the Shelters will be received by The Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority until 2:00 P.M. local time, on October 18, 2010, at the Office of: Mr. Douglas Holcomb, Planning and Service Development Officer, Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority, One Cross Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610. For a complete invitation and bid instructions, please contact: dholcomb@ gogbt.com or call (203) 366-7070 ext. 124.

INVITATION TO BID #10-06 PART KITS FOR WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINT RETROFIT PROJECT
C-TRAN is requesting bids from interested vendors to provide part kits C-TRAN’s wheelchair restraint retrofit project. This procurement shall be partially funded by grants from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The contract to be let will, therefore, be required to comply with all of the contract provisions between C-TRAN and the FTA. Request for Invitation to Bid documents may be obtained from C-TRAN, PO Box 2529, Vancouver, WA 98668-2529, by calling (360) 696-4494 or e-mail to Becky Tangen, Procurement Specialist at beckyt@c-tran.org. Sealed bids will be accepted until 3:00 pm., local time, Tuesday, October 5, 2010.

REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR TWO-POSITION BICYCLE RACKS FOR FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT BUSES
The Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) is requesting proposals for the manufacture, and delivery of thirty-two (32) Two-position bicycle racks for its fixed route transit bus fleet. The LRTA invites sealed proposals to be received at the LRTA, 3rd Floor, Administration Office, 145 Thorndike St., Lowell, MA. Proposals will be accepted until 11 A.M. on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Proposals received at the LRTA by that time shall then be opened and recorded as received for further evaluation. The performance of any contract which may arise from this proposal is subject to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all applicable equal employment requirements as may be generally appropriate to this type of solicitation. DBE/MBE/WBE firms will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals and will not be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex or national origin in the LRTA’s consideration of an award of contract. This project and contract will be subject to financial assistance from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MDOT). All proposers will be required to certify that they are not on the United States Comptroller General’s list of ineligible contractors. The LRTA reserves the right to waive any formalities, to reject any and all proposals and to award the contract to any proposer whose proposal is deemed the most advantageous to the interest of the public and the LRTA. The RFP documents and detailed specifications may be obtained free of charge at the LRTA office in the Gallagher Intermodal Transportation Center. These documents may also be requested by mail or by telephone, by contacting Tom Henderson at (978) 459-0164, Ext. #210 or Ms. Paula Good at Ext. #206.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TULSA TRANSIT LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that proposals for a Lift Van Security Camera System for 35 vehicles will be received by MTTA at its office, 510 South Rockford, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120, until 3:00 P.M. local time October 13, 2010. Proposers will submit their proposal in a sealed envelope marked on the outside as follows: “LIFT VAN SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM” Each proposal shall be in accordance with Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications on file in the MTTA office. Copies of the RFP can be obtained by contacting Robyn Hitt, MTTA, 510 South Rockford, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120, or calling 918/585-1195, or by email at rhitt@tulsatransit.org. MTTA hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement; minority and disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, age or national origin in consideration for an award. Any names appearing on the Comptroller General’s list of ineligible contractors is not an eligible proposer. The contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and Regulations. The Board of MTTA reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in proposing. Award of contracts will be made to the best and most responsive and responsible bidder.

DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSIT MASTER PLAN
Proposals will be received in the administrative office at Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services (STARS) until 10:00a.m. November 1, 2010. Proposal packages can be requested by contacting the administrative office at STARS, 615 Johnson St., Saginaw, MI 48607 at (989)907-4037. Proposal shall be subject to all applicable State and Federal Laws, and subject to financial assistance contracts between STARS Board of Directors and the United States Department of Transportation, under the Federal Transit Act of 1992, as amended, and the Michigan Department of Transportation. The successful bidder would be required to comply with all applicable Equal Opportunity Laws and Regulations. The STARS Board of Directors hereby notifies all proposed that it would affirmatively ensure, in regard to any contract entered in pursuant to advertisement, that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals and will not be discriminated against on the grounds or race, color, religion, sex, handicap or national origin, in consideration for an award.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL MM-13-10 VIDEO & ADVERTISING SERVICES
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is hereby giving notice that it will be accepting proposals for Video & Advertising Services for inside MCTS Buses per RFP No. MM-13-10. All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements set forth in the RFP and must be received at the address stated below by the submission date of October 15, 2010, by 2:00 P.M. CDT. A pre-proposal meeting will be held on September 22, 2010 at 2:00 PM in the Main Conference Room, 1942, North 17th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205. The RFP can be viewed and printed from our Web site at www.ridemcts.com. Submit proposal to Milwaukee County Transit System, Materials Management Department, 1942 N. 17th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205. Any questions on the RFP shall be directed to Mr. Eugene (Geno) Kehring, at (414) 937-3290 or by e-mail at ekehring@mcts.org. As an agent for Milwaukee County, Milwaukee Transport Services Inc. (MTS) reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals as deemed in its best interest.

MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE NOTICE TO OFFERORS
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority requests prospective Offerors to submit sealed proposals on a Competitive Negotiations basis for the following: RFP No. CAP 77-09: Selective Systems Overhaul of 86 Kinki Sharyo Light Rail Vehicles with Options in accordance with Technical Specification No. VE-09-028 Please refer to the proposal documents for further details. The Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and Regulations, DBE Laws and Regulations, U.S. Domestic Content and other regulations as required. All Offerors will be required to certify that they are not on the Comptroller General’s List of Ineligible Contractors. The project is Federally funded. Proposal Documents may be obtained from the Materials Management Directorate, Attn: Manager – Vehicles/Systems Procurement, Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Room 2810, Boston, MA 02116-3974 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. after Friday, September 24, 2010. Proposal Documents will be mailed first class U.S. Postal Service. Alternate mailing arrangements, subject to the Offeror’s expense, may be accommodated. At this location, proposals will be received no later than Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. (Local Time). Proposals are to be submitted on the form(s) provided and/or stipulated in the Request for Proposal and are to be enclosed and sealed. Please refer to the proposal documents for details regarding the pre-proposal conference. The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposal(s), to waive minor irregularities, or to advertise for new offers, as deemed in the best interest of the Authority.

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PURCHASING & CONTRACTS 600 SOUTH GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89106 FAX: (702) 676-1588 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP NO. 11-029 PROJECT: FIXED ROUTE SERVICESOPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Scope of Work: The RTC of Southern Nevada is seeking proposals from qualified firms to select a contractor to operate and maintain its fixed route transit services in the Las Vegas Valley, for a base contract term of 3 years, plus 2- two year options. The date of commencement of revenue services under this contract shall be 09/26/2011. 1 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) will be afforded full opportunity to submit a bid proposal in response to this invitation. The successful bidder shall cooperate with the RTC in meeting its commitments and objectives with regard to ensuring non-discrimination in the award and administration of U.S. DOT assisted contracts and shall use its best efforts to ensure that barriers to participation of DBEs do not exist. Pre-Proposal Conference: Will be held on 09/29/10 at 9:00 a.m., at the address specified above, in Room 108. The purpose of this conference is to discuss the specifications. A bus tour of the Bonneville Transit Center and South Strip Transfer Terminal will take place at 1:00 p.m. A site tour of the operations and maintenance facilities will take place on 09/30/2010. Proposal Opening: All proposals must be received by 12/15/10 at 3:00 p.m. at the Regional Transportation Commission, 600 South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada 89106, 1st floor reception desk. Proposals must be timestamped no later than 3:00 p.m. Proposals timestamped after that date and time will not be not be considered in the award and will be returned to the Proposer. Solicitation documents may be obtained on 09/21/10 at http://www.rtcsouthernnevada.com/ about/business/

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SMART BUS AND RELATED INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
The County of Lackawanna Transportation System (COLTS) in Scranton, Pennsylvania is accepting Proposals to provide a new turnkey ITS vehicle technology system (“Smart Bus”) for up to 33 fixed route transit buses. Prospective proposers are invited to attend a mandatory audio conference pre-bid meeting that will be held on October 4, 2010 at 10:00AM at COLTS’ offices located at 800 North South Road, Scranton, PA, 18504. At this meeting COLTS will present an overview of the project and field questions or request clarifications on the specifications. Attendance at this meeting is mandatory to be eligible to submit a proposal. One (1) original and six (6) copies of the Proposals must be submitted in the format outlined and marked “Smart Bus and Related ITS Proposal” and delivered to: Jennifer Honick, Director of Grants and Finance, COLTS, 800 North South Road, Scranton, PA 18504, no later than noon (12:00 P.M. E.S.T.) on October 29, 2010. COLTS, being an equal opportunity employer, will not discriminate against any proposer because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Any firm or person who enters into a contract with COLTS must agree to comply with any and all applicable Federal and Commonwealth of PA laws regarding the prohibition of discrimination. All proposers, by submitting a Proposal, shall accept the affirmative duty to ascertain and comply with such laws. COLTS has also established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for this project of 5%. A listing of all certified DBE firms in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can be viewed at www.paucp.com. Copies of the RFP can be transmitted electronically by E-Mailing Jennifer Honick at honickj@lackawannacounty.org, or by calling Jennifer Honick at COLTS’ office at (570)346-2061; Ext. 1264 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. COLTS reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals or portions thereof.

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP
The City of Jackson, Mississippi is requesting proposals from responsive, responsible and qualified firms to provide: SCHEDULING, DISPATCHING AND AUTOMATED VEHICLE LOCATOR (AVL) SOFTWARE AND AVL HARDWARE FOR PARATRANSIT SERVICE OPERATION IN THE CITY OF JACKSON Written, sealed and signed proposals will be received by mail, courier or respondent delivery until the hour of 3:30 p.m. CDST on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the City of Jackson, City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 219 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201. Any proposal received after the date and hour specified will be rejected and returned unopened to the proposer. Please send your complete proposal clearly marked “Proposal for Scheduling, Dispatching and Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL) Software and AVL Hardware for Paratransit Operation in City of Jackson to be opened Tuesday, October 19, 2010” Requests for a RFP should be made to the contact below. No Pre-Proposal Conference has been scheduled. Any questions about the content of the RFP should be received at the address below by October 5, 2010. Any other questions should also be directed to: Traci Brent, Transit Planning Manager City of Jackson 300 W. Capitol Street, Suite 202 P.O. Box 17 Jackson, MS 39205 (601) 960-1887

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