This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Cleveland, Ohio. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The proposer should describe its approach to the work effort involved to perform the project scope, indicating how the proposed methodology will benefit the Authority. This presentation should address the entity's general design philosophy and its application to the specifics of this project. The DBE entities utilized toward the DBE participation goal on a contract should be certified by the GCRTA's Office of Business Development. The firms eligible for inclusion in the contractor's DBE plan must be certified under the classification code associated with the particular work scope that the firm is assigned to perform on this project prior to bid submission or the determination of best and final offer in an RFP process. Consult the DBE Directory at www.riderta.com or the Office of Business Development (OBD) of the GCRTA for assistance in ascertaining certified status of DBEs. The project is subject to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) policy of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. If you have any questions regarding the DBE goal, GCRTA Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policies, or wish to request a copy of the current list of Certified DBE firms, please contact Carl Kirkland, Office of Business Development & Employment Opportunity at 216-356-3128 (phone), 216-350-5298 (fax) and via e-mail: ckirkland@gcrta.org. The DBE goal for this procurement is NINE percent (9%). The Authority reserves the right to make an award without further discussions or to reject any or all proposals when it is considered in the best interest of the Authority to do so.