Sound Transit Biddingo #RP 0150-21

Sound Transit Seeks Consulting Services for Communities of Focus in Transit Environments

Sound Transit, the regional transit agency for King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties in Washington, is seeking consulting services to support communities of focus interacting with its transit system. - Government Buyer: - Sound Transit (Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority) - Office of Sr. Contracts Specialist - Scope of Services: - Consulting services to assess and support communities of focus (people without housing, homes, or shelter, and people in crisis) who interact with transit passengers, employees, property, facilities, and agency-managed environments - Conduct needs assessments and host interdisciplinary meetings - Develop agency procedures and recommendations with a racial equity lens - Propose and frame community partnerships to enhance support and safety - Notable Requirements: - Expertise in social services, community engagement, and management consulting - Flexibility in methods for needs assessment and partnership proposals - Emphasis on compassionate, equitable approaches - No specific licenses or certifications required, but relevant credentials are encouraged - No OEMs or product vendors are specified, as this is a service-based consulting engagement - Contract term is two years, with options for two additional one-year extensions at Sound Transit's discretion

Description

Sound Transit is soliciting proposals from firms or individuals to provide consulting services aimed at exploring how to best support communities of focus (COF) that interact with transit passengers, employees, property, facilities, and agency-managed environments. The communities of focus are defined as people without housing, homes, or shelter and people in crisis. The contract term is two years with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms. The scope includes conducting needs assessments and proposing partnerships to support these communities.

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