First publication: 10/26/1999

PUBLIC NOTICE: 111321
Sound Transit
Consultant Services
Submittal Date: Nov. 16

CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP NO. RTA/LR 107-99
CIVIL ENGINEERING FINAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
The Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) is requesting Proposals from firms qualified and interested in providing consultant services to Final Design Services for Traffic Engineering on the LINK Light Rail Project.
Interested firms shall obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals, which outlines the information necessary to understand the consultant selection process and the required documentation, by calling (206) 398-5253, or from the Contracts Division, Sound Transit, 1100 Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101, until October 28, 1999 and 401 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, Washington 98104-2826 as of November 1, 1999. Proposals shall be submitted on or before 2:00 P.M. on NOVEMBER 16, 1999, to the CONTRACTS DIVISION, SOUND TRANSIT, 401 S. JACKSON STREET, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98104-2826.
Interested firms are encouraged to attend a pre-proposal meeting that will be held to discuss this project, the consultant selection process, the schedule, and elements of the contract. The meeting will be held at 9:00 A.M. ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999 IN THE EXECUTIVE ROOM AT SOUND TRANSIT, 1100 2ND AVENUE, THIRD FLOOR, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101.
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 concerning the consultant selection process and any technical questions should be directed to Jai Jeter at (206) 689-4940. 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 Proposals may not be considered responsive and may therefore be subject to disqualification.
CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY. (206) 398-5253.
Date: October 22, 1999.
JAI JETER,
Contract Specialist.
Dates of publication in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, October 26 and November 1, 1999. 11/1(111321)