First publication: 09/23/1999

PUBLIC NOTICE: 110353
Sound Transit
Miscellaneous
Language Services
Submittal Date: Oct. 6

CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ NO. RTA/CM 112-99
INTERPRETATION/ TRANSLATION COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES
The Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, herinafter ``Sound Transit'', is requesting Statements of Qualifications from firms qualified and interested in providing Interpretation/Translation/Community Outreach Services on an as-needed basis for various languages as specified in the RFQ.
Interested firms shall obtain a copy of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) that outlines the information necessary to understand the consultant selection process and the required documentation by calling (206) 398-5253 or from the Contracts Division, Suite 500, 1100 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101-3423. Statements of Qualifications shall be submitted on or before 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME, OCTOBER 6, 1999, TO SOUND TRANSIT, CONTRACTS DIVISION, 1100 SECOND AVENUE, SUITE 500, SEATTLE, WA 98101-3423.
Following evaluation of the submittal, the Consultant Selection Committee will select finalists who may be invited to participate in an interview, if necessary.
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 RFQ and is in the best interests of Sound Transit.
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION
To the best extent possible, proposers are requested to establish and detail a plan to utilize certified disadvantaged business enterprises. No minimum level of DBE participation has been established for purposes of this solicitation. DBE participation is not required for consideration of a proposal but will be an evaluative factor in the selection of a consultant. Sound Transit will establish contractual levels of DBE participation depending on the nature of the proposal selected.
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 contractors, joint venture partners, or subcontractors.
Proposers are advised that Sound Transit has a federal DBE goal of 18% and that the availability of firms for architecture and engineering professional consulting services is 15.5% MBE and 9% WBE.
NON-DISCRIMINATION IN CONTRACTING
In preparing, proposals, including disadvantaged business enterprise participation plans, Proposers are reminded to afford all potential business partners an equal, non-discriminatory opportunity to compete for business as joint venture partners or subcontractors.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
Sound Transit is interested in proposals from firms that demonstrate a commitment to equal employment opportunity. Sound Transit encourages the submittal of proposals from firms employing a workforce that reflects the region's diversity. Proposers are advised that they shall adhere to non-discrimination provisions.
INQUIRIES
Inquiries concerning the consultant selection process and any technical questions should be directed to Eileen D. Enos at (206) 398-5248. Questions concerning M/W/DBE and EEO requirements should be directed to Glenn Shoate at (206) 398-5020. 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 not be considered responsive and may therefore be subject to disqualification.
CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
(206) 398-5253.
EILEEN D. ENOS, C.P.M.,
Contract Specialist.
Date: 9/21/1999.
Dates of publication in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, September 23 and 30, 1999.9/30(110353)