The Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) is seeking proposals from qualified public transportation planning consultants or consulting teams to complete a feasibility study to develop a multi-county interconnected transit system. The study will determine current transit funding, equipment, and operational resources, and how those resources can be better utilized to address current and future public transportation needs and gaps; and identify applicable mobility strategies, which may be implemented over time The chosen planning consultant or consulting team will be responsible for working with BRADD staff to develop a Regional Transit Feasibility Study report A qualified consultant or consulting team will have completed several similar studies within the recent past. In general, the competence of a prospective consultant will be evaluated relative to having a project manager and supporting staff, including any and all sub-contractors, with the qualifications needed to successfully complete the project. This project is funded through a grant from the Office of Transportation Delivery out of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. These funds are made available through the Federal Transit Administration. The estimated budget for this project is $90,000.00. All questions should be directed by email only to emily.hathcock@bradd.org All RFPs must be received, and time and date recorded, by authorized BRADD staff by the above due date and time. Sole responsibility rests with the Respondents to see that their RFP response is received on time at the stated location. The selected consultant will not be required to meet a specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) utilization goal. However, consultants are encouraged to use services provided by DBE firms to accomplish tasks required to complete this project. Internal Review Completed: December 10, 2022
Proposals reviewed and firm select by Board of Directors: December 14, 2022
Notify Selected Firm: December 15, 2022
Begin Study: January 1, 2023
Complete Study: August 30, 2023 The BRADD reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to waive any information or irregularities therein, and to accept the proposal that, in the opinion of the BRADD, is in the best interest of the Barren River Area Development District and, upon acceptance, complete and forward for review and approval an Application for Funding Assistance to other potential funders. Due to the complexity of work required, selection of a firm will not be based solely upon the lowest responsible bid but will also take into account experience gained from work on similar projects and an understanding of the project goals and approach to the project. The BRADD reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received, and to accept any portion of or all items proposals if deemed in the best interest of the BRADD to do so The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.
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