Opportunity
Sound Transit Biddingo #QQ 0112-23
Sound Transit On-Call Safety and Security Audit Services (Five-Year Contract)
Posted
August 03, 2023
Respond By
August 12, 2023
Identifier
QQ 0112-23
NAICS
541618
Sound Transit is seeking a contractor for a five-year on-call engagement to provide safety and security audit services for its internal programs. - Government Buyer: - Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) - Office: Contracts Specialist (Nicolas Carrillo) - Scope of Work: - On-call, independent evaluations of internal safety audit and security programs - Deliverables include audit plans, interim and final reports, corrective action plans, and bi-weekly updates - Services provided by Project Managers, Auditors, and Administrative Support, with estimated annual hours for each role - Audits must comply with generally accepted auditing standards and Sound Transit policies - Products/Services Requested: - Project Manager services (estimated 50 hours per year, for 5 years) - Auditor services (estimated 100 hours per year, for 5 years) - Administrative Support services (estimated 47 hours per year, for 5 years) - Notable Requirements: - Strong emphasis on compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and environmental policies - Insurance, confidentiality, and termination terms are detailed - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified firms with relevant expertise - Subcontracting is considered infeasible, but joint ventures or small business participation is encouraged
Description
Sound Transit is requesting proposals to obtain on-call safety and security audit services. The selected firm will provide objective and independent evaluations of internal safety audit and security programs, processes, and procedures on an as-needed basis. The firm will assess the efficiency and effectiveness of Sound Transit's operations and identify areas for improvement. The term of the purchase order will be five years. The solicitation was issued on August 3, 2023, with submittals due by August 18, 2023.