Trinity Metro is seeking a qualified firm to refresh/upgrade the Audio, Visual, and Network Cabling hardware capabilities at various locations. Deadline for Questions: February 28, 2023 5:00 PM The Fort Worth Transportation Authority operating as Trinity Metro is a regional transportation authority of the State of Texas, created pursuant to Chapter 452, Transportation Code of Texas and confirmed by a public referendum on November 8, 1983. The Trinity Metro provides public transportation services within the city limits of Fort Worth, Blue Mound, Forest Hill, and River Oaks. Such services include fixed bus routes, mobility impaired transportation service (ACCESS), carpool/vanpool services, ZIPZONE and commuter rail (TEX Rail and Trinity Railway Express, (TRE)). A one-half of one percent ($.0050) sales tax is dedicated to supporting the Trinity Metro's public transportation program. The Trinity Metro is also the recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) capital grants and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality grants. The Trinity Metro is governed by an eleven-member Board of appointed officials. Eight Board members are appointed by the Fort Worth City Council and 3 Board members are appointed by the County Commissioners Court, in accordance with Subchapter N., Sec. 452.562 (c) - (f) of the Transportation Code. The Board sets policy through standing and ad hoc committees, and establishes broad business goals and policies for management. The President & Chief Executive Officer reports to the Board, and is responsible for implementation of Board policies and day-to-day operations of the Trinity Metro. This Request for Proposal implies no obligation on the part of the Trinity Metro to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation or submittal of any Proposal. Trinity Metro reserves the right to accept the Proposal that it believes most nearly meets the requirements, based on "best value" and not necessarily the lowest price offered. Recommendation to the Board April 2023
Proposed Contract Executed (2) May 2023 (1) Questions will be received in writing by e-mail. No questions will be answered verbally.
(2) Trinity Metro reserves the right to change the contract execution date.
(3) On-site walk through at facilities is not mandatory but is recommended
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