Sound Transit Biddingo #AE 0070-23

Sound Transit Seeks Program Management Support Services for West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions

Sound Transit is seeking qualified firms to provide Program Management Support Services (PMSS) for the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions (WSBLE) light rail expansion program. - Government Buyer: - Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive program management support across all project phases: planning, design, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations - Key roles include Program Manager, Design Management Lead, Quality Management Advisor, Project Controls Lead, and other specialized positions - Services include design oversight, construction management, quality assurance, project controls, risk management, third party management, and administrative support - Contract Structure & Value: - Initial contract term of approximately 2.5 years - Potential phased extensions could bring total duration up to 20 years - Estimated initial contract value is $34 million - Notable Requirements: - 15% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal - Compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations, including civil rights requirements - Opportunities for subconsultants in engineering and management consulting - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique Aspects: - Large-scale, multi-phase light rail expansion program - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion through DBE participation - Federally funded procurement with strict regulatory compliance

Description

Sound Transit is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to provide Program Management Support Services (PMSS) for the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions. The initial contract term is anticipated to be two and one half years, with potential phasing terms exceeding twenty years based on performance and scope negotiations. The estimated contract amount for the initial term is approximately $34,000,000. The solicitation includes a commitment to diversity with a 15% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal and outlines subconsultant opportunities in engineering and management consulting services. The response deadline is August 17, 2023, at 5:00 PM PT.

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