First publication: 10/14/1998

PUBLIC NOTICE: 98454
RTA
Financial, Accounting and Reporting System
Submittal Date, Nov. 6

CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY -- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP NO. RTA/FA 83-98 -- Long-Term Financial, Accounting and Reporting System
The Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, hereinafter ``Sound Transit,'' is requesting Proposals from firms qualified and interested in providing a financial management system. Sound Transit is seeking proposals from vendors who can provide an integrated solution to meet the requirements for software, hardware, installation, implementation services, integration services, training, and support. Sound Transit intends to award one contract as a result of this RFP.
Interested firms can obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP) by calling (206) 689-7445 or from Sound Transit's Contracts Division, Suite 500, 1100 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101-3423. A PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE will be held on OCTOBER 23, 1998, 2:00 P. M.-5:00 P. M., at Sound Transit's offices, 1100 Second Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA.
Proposals shall be submitted to Sound Transit no later than 2:00 P. M. LOCAL TIME, NOVEMBER 6, 1998, at Sound Transit, Contracts Division, 1100 Second Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98101-3423.
Following evaluation of the submittal, the Selection Committee will select finalists to participate in interviews and provide product demonstrations. 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.
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION
Sound Transit promotes and encourages Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) participation on its contracts and is interested in proposals that reasonably involve such participation as prime consultants, joint venture partners, or subconsultants.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
Sound Transit is interested in submittals from firms that demonstrate a commitment to equal employment opportunity. Sound Transit is interested in the progressive responsibilities, growth and development of minorities, women, or persons with disabilities on the Proposer team. Proposers are advised that they shall adhere to non-discrimination provisions.
INQUIRIES
Copies of the RFP document can be obtained from SOUND TRANSIT, 1100 SECOND AVENUE, SUITE 500, SEATTLE, WA 98101-3423 or by calling (206) 689-7445. Questions concerning the selection process and technical issues should be directed to Willette Rasmussen at (206) 689-3829. Questions concerning M/W/DBE and EEO requirements should be directed to Alec Stephens at (206) 689-3762.
COMMUNICATIONS WITH SOUND TRANSIT OFFICIALS OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED ABOVE SHALL CAUSE THE FIRM INVOLVED TO BE SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION BY THE SELECTION COMMITTEE.
Any firm failing to submit information in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Request for Proposals may not be considered responsive and will therefore be subject to disqualification by Sound Transit's Consultant Selection Committee.
Dates of publication in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, October 14, and 21, 1998.
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