City of Laredo Ionwave #FY21-062

Award for DBE Compliance Consulting Services – City of Laredo Transit Department (El Metro)

This opportunity involves the City of Laredo Transit Department (Laredo Transit Management Inc., El Metro) awarding a contract for professional consulting services to support Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) compliance in line with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements. - Government Buyer: - City of Laredo Transit Department (Laredo Transit Management Inc., El Metro) - Offices involved include the Purchasing Division and City Secretary Office - Vendors and Competitors: - Awarded vendor: Goodwille Pierre LLC - Other respondents: Calyptus Consulting Group, MaKee Company LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Professional consulting services for DBE compliance - Review and recalculate overall DBE goals for the transit system - Assist in modifying forms and templates to meet FTA DBE program requirements - Organize and conduct stakeholder and public participation meetings (virtual meetings preferred due to health guidelines) - Provide training on 49 CFR 26 if necessary - Submit revised DBE Compliance Program for FTA approval - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Adherence to FTA DBE program regulations (49 CFR 26) - Local vendor preference policies apply - Required submission of affidavits and forms (Conflict of Interest, Non-Collusive Affidavit, Certificate of Interested Parties) - All services must be completed within a short-term period (approximately one month from award) - No physical products or part numbers are involved; this is a professional services contract. - Key Locations: - City of Laredo Transit Department, 401 Scott Street, Laredo, TX 78040 - City Hall, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, TX 78040 - City Secretary Office, 1110 Houston St. 3rd floor, Laredo, TX 78040 - Laredo Transit Management Inc. (El Metro), Laredo, TX

Description

The City of Laredo and Laredo Transit Management Inc. (LTMI) issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking qualified consultants to provide professional services for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) compliance. The scope includes reviewing and recalculating LTMI's DBE overall goals, assisting in modifying forms/templates to meet Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements, conducting stakeholder/public participation meetings, and offering training on 49 CFR 26 if necessary. The contract term is short, with services to be completed by May 24, 2021. Proposals were due by May 4, 2021, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference held on April 28, 2021.

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