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

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority, herein referred to as "WRTA" is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is responsible for public transit services in thirty-seven (37) communities within the Central Massachusetts region, and is funded with Federal, State and local subsidies, as well as farebox revenue. The WRTA was created pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 161B. The WRTA is required to comply with the mandates of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as are the entities with which it contracts for transit. WRTA bus and paratransit van service is key to enabling thousands of people to get to and from work, school, medical facilities, etc. on a daily basis. As a public service provider, it is imperative that WRTA facilities are maintained and upgraded as necessary in order that those services may be provided in an effective and efficient manner. The WRTA is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Architectural & Engineering (A&E) Services to engage a qualified firm to provide architectural, design, and engineering services to WRTA on an as-needed, project by project basis (on-call). The Authority intends to issue one threeyear contract with two one-year options to extend the term. To be considered for submittal evaluation, the offeror must have an office with a client access within 75 miles of WRTA Administrative Office located at 60 Foster Street, Worcester, MA 01608. Such distance shall be determined by using driving distance calculated by the Google Maps public webpage using the address of the offeror's closest office. Deadline for Questions/Clarifications March 14, 2023 Response to Questions/Clarifications March 17, 2023 Deadline for Issuance of Updates and Addenda March 20, 2023 Interviews (if needed) April 10 - 14, 2023 Approximate award date April 17, 2023 The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time