Sound Transit Biddingo #RP 0112-21

Sound Transit Seeks Independent Consultant for Board Oversight of Capital Projects and Cost Savings

Sound Transit, the regional transit agency for King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties in Washington, is procuring independent consulting services to support its Board of Directors in oversight of major capital projects and cost savings initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Sound Transit, Board of Directors (serving King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, WA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a professional services contract - Products/Services Requested: - Independent Consultant services (Principal level) to assist the Board in reviewing cost savings work plans, annual program reviews, and project affordability gaps - Estimated 3060 hours for Principal Consultant services (per attachment) - Administrative Support services to assist the consultant and Board - Estimated 2094 hours for Administrative Support (per attachment) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Consultant will report directly to the Board of Directors, especially the Board Chair - Responsibilities include evaluating technical documents, tracking compliance with Board resolutions, and translating complex technical information for Board members - Specialized experience required in capital project implementation, transit/transportation megaprojects, and communication with elected officials - Consultant will help identify critical measures for program development and recommend improvements to laws or guidelines for system expansion - No hardware, software, or product part numbers are requested; this is strictly a professional services engagement - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term is 15 months, with potential option years and possible rate escalation in future terms

Description

Sound Transit is seeking proposals from firms to provide consulting services to report directly to and assist the Sound Transit Board of Directors. The consultant will review the cost savings work plan and the structure of the new annual program review. The scope includes evaluating reporting structures, assisting the Board in identifying critical measures, and ensuring clear communication to support informed policy decisions. The contract term is 15 months.

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