Notice is hereby given that sealed Proposals are requested by Redding Area Bus Authority, (RABA), a Joint Powers Authority, for the Operations and Maintenance of RABA’s Transit System. All Proposals shall be submitted in response to the conditions of this Request for Proposals (RFP).
It is RABA’s policy to ensure that responders to this procurement shall not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, physical disability or other protected class in the performance of RABA contracts.
All disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) and small business enterprises (SBE) are encouraged to submit Proposals. This procurement shall have a DBE goal of 5%. RABA highly encourages the participation of DBEs. RABA encourages all prime contractors to use qualified SBE sub-Contractors on RABA projects, and promotes the direct purchase of goods from qualified SBEs by utilizing SBE vendors when such vendors are available and the price of the goods or services sought is reasonable.
This is a federal funded procurement and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) clauses and certifications will be required.
One copy of the Proposal, plus USB drive must be submitted to the RABA Clerk’s Office no later than Friday, November 8, 2024, by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). Proposals received after the due date may be returned unopened. Submit to: RABA Clerk c/o City of Redding Office of the City Clerk, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001 with “RABA RFP No. 70.” written on the envelope. In addition, email the Proposal to [email protected].
Interested parties can download the RFP and any future addenda at: https://RABAride.com/resources/procurement_opportunities.php
All Proposals and subsequent offers shall be valid for a period of not less than 90 days after Proposal deadline.
A pre-Proposal conference will be scheduled via 8X8 as well as in person at the RABA Maintenance Facility, located at 3333 S. Market Street, Redding, CA 96001 on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. PST You may register for the pre-Proposal conference by emailing John Andoh, RABA Transit Manager at [email protected].
Questions or inquiries are to be submitted via email to [email protected]. Questions will be accepted through Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. PST.