First publication: 04/09/1999

PUBLIC NOTICE: 104206
RTA
Tunnels & Deep Stations Project
Submittal Date, May 14

CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY -- REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ NO. RTA/LR 43-99/LB230 -- DESIGN/BUILD CONTRACT FOR TUNNELS AND DEEP
STATIONS (45th Street Station to Capitol Hill)
The Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, hereinafter ``Sound Transit,'' is requesting Statements of Qualifications from firms interested in the DESIGN/BUILD CONTRACT FOR TUNNELS AND DEEP STATIONS (45th Street Station to Capitol Hill).
PROPOSALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 2:00 P. M. LOCAL TIME, MAY 14, 1999, to Sound Transit, Contracts Division, 1100 Second Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98101-3423.
AN RFQ INFORMATION SESSION WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 21, 1999, FROM 9:00 A. M. TO 11:00 A. M., LOCAL TIME. The information session will be held at the Plymouth Congregational Church, 1217 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, Washington. At the information session, Sound Transit will attempt to answer any questions that are received by Sound Transit at least two days prior to the information session (faxes are acceptable).
Sound Transit reserves the right to reject any and all submittals received. Selections, if any, will be those submittals which, in the opinion of Sound Transit, best meet the requirements set forth in the RFQ and are in the best interest of Sound Transit.
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION
To the best extent possible, all submitting firms are requested to establish a plan to utilize certified disadvantaged business enterprises. No minimum level DBE participation has been established for the purposes of this solicitation.
Sound Transit promotes and encourages Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) participation on its contracts and is interested in submittals 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 submitting firm's team. Submitting firms are advised that they shall adhere to non-discrimination provisions.
INQUIRIES
Copies of the RFQ document can be obtained from Sound Transit, 1100 Second Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98101-3423 or by calling (206) 689-7445. Questions regarding this RFQ should be faxed to the attention of Willette Rasmussen, Contracts Division, FAX No. (206) 684-1234. Questions regarding 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 MAY CAUSE THE FIRM INVOLVED TO BE SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION.
Any firm failing to submit information in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Request for Qualifications may be considered non-responsive and may therefore be subject to disqualification.
CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY. (206) 689-7445.
Dates of publication in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, April 9 and 14, 1999.
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