Opportunity
Sound Transit Biddingo #RP 0101-22
Sound Transit Seeks Independent Assessment of Capital Project Cost Estimates and Savings Concepts
Posted
September 01, 2022
Respond By
September 22, 2022
Identifier
RP 0101-22
NAICS
541618
Sound Transit, the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, is seeking independent consulting services to review and analyze capital project cost estimates and cost savings concepts for its major transit projects under the Sound Transit 3 (ST3) Plan. - Government Buyer: - Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit), serving King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties in Washington - Scope of Work: - Independent assessment of capital cost estimates for major transit projects (light rail extensions, bus rapid transit, commuter rail) - Identification and evaluation of cost savings concepts for individual projects and programmatic improvements - Preparation of presentations and reports for Sound Transit Executive Leadership and Board - Work to be performed on a task order basis - Notable Requirements: - Three-year contract term - 12% Small Business participation goal (no DBE goal) - Emphasis on inclusion of Small Businesses and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) - Compliance with Sound Transit's diversity and conflict of interest policies - Clear communication and reporting required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - No specific products or part numbers are requested; the procurement is for professional consulting services
Description
Sound Transit is requesting proposals from firms to provide an independent review and analysis of capital project cost estimates, cost savings concepts for projects, and programmatic cost savings concepts. The contract term is three years, and the procurement includes addenda and clarifications. The bid closing date was September 22, 2022, and a pre-proposal meeting was held to discuss the RFP and contract terms. The procurement is classified under professional and technical services.