AVCOG - Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments

11/18/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/18/2024 11:22

Request for Proposals

LEGAL NOTICE

November 18, 2024

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Operations and Maintenance of Transit Services

RFP Transit #2026-01

The Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee (LATC) is seeking proposals for Operation and Maintenance of Transit Services for Fixed Route and ADA Complementary Paratransit Services. The Scope of Work is outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP). The successful Proposer shall meet the terms and conditions set forth in the request for proposal and all other applicable exhibits, appendices, and attachments.

A copy of this RFP is posted on the Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee's website at https://www.purplebus.org

Please, direct all questions regarding this RFP by December 10, 2024 in writing to:

Larry Allen / Transit Program Manager Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments 125 Manley Road

Auburn, ME 04210 [email protected]

Allproposals must be received on or before 3:00 p.m. (EST) on January 7, 2025.Sealed proposals described herein will be received at the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, 125 Manley Road, Auburn, ME 04210.

The Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee reserves the right to accept, renegotiate or reject any or all proposals and to waive any variance from the requirements of the instructions for proposers. LATC further reserves the right to award the contract to the proposer, which, in the opinion of LATC, will best serve the public interest, and the criteria listed herein.

Any contract resulting from the proposal is subject to and contingent upon a financial assistance contract between Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee and the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, the Maine Department of Transportation, the City of Lewiston and the City of Auburn. Proposer will be required to comply with all applicable State and Federally required clauses.

RFP Transit #2026-01 PDF