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

Pre-Bid Meeting No Online Q&A Yes Q&A Deadline 10/10/2023 5:00 PM (PDT) Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) invites bids from qualified vendors to provide bus stop shelters. It is further required that the shelters are to be delivered to RTA's Hemet facility located at 700 Scaramella Circle. Vendor will be responsible for the offloading of shelters at that facility. The term of this contract is for a one-year base term for (25) bus stop shelters with a one-year option term that can be exercised by RTA for another (25) bus stop shelters. RTA anticipates award of a firm-fixed priced contract for this project. Brand Name or Approved Equal - When a Bidder intends to submit a bid for an item other than that specifically named in the IFB's specifications, Bidder shall submit its request for an approved equal. If submitting an approved equal request, Bidder shall submit the make and model of the proposed item along with specification sheets under the Q&A tab in Electronically. All requests must be received before the specified date and time. This includes the submittal of detailed drawings and structural calculations of the bus stop shelter along with the solar lighting system to be considered as an approved equal. This information must be provided to the Agency for review and consideration before the specified date and time, See 'Questions/Clarifications/Approved Equals Due' under Key IFB Dates and Times in IFB cover letter. Special Notices Brand Name or Approved Equal - When a Offeror/Bidder intends to submit a response for an item other than that specifically named in the solicitation's scope of work, Offeror/Bidder shall submit its request for an approved equal. If submitting a request for an approved equal, Offeror/Bidder shall attach the make and model of the proposed items along with specification sheets in the Q&A section. All requests must be received before the Q&A deadline. No Bid Form - Bidders choosing not to submit a bid are requested to complete and email the "No Bid" form only to the Procurement Official listed. The Contract to be awarded may be paid for in part with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds therefore, Bidders shall comply with all applicable terms and conditions prescribed by the FTA for third party contracts. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise - Offerors/Bidders/Respondents shall ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE's) will be afforded full opportunity to compete for subcontracting work and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion. Offerors/Bidders/Respondents will be required to comply with all applicable equal opportunity laws and regulations. Electronic Submissions Only - Proposals/Bids/Statements will only be accepted electronically via Electronically . No other form of submission will be accepted. Accept/Reject - RTA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses, or any item or part thereof; or to waive any informalities or irregularities in responses. RTA shall have the sole discretion to determine the most responsive and responsible offeror/bidder. Request for Clarifications - All requests for clarifications, questions, and comments must be received before the Q&A deadline. If needed, you can attach additional information in the Q&A section. Exceptions/Deviations - Offeror/Bidder may list exceptions or deviations for Agency review and consideration. Each exception/deviation shall reference the particular section in the Scope of Work/Services, Terms and Conditions and/or Proposed Agreement Article (if applicable). Any listed deviation or exception must be received before the Q&A deadline. Proposals/Bids with exceptions/deviations not clarified during the Q&A/clarification phase may be eliminated from further consideration. Read Entire Document - The information contained in the Bid Information tab is is an overview of the requirements and does not substitute the details indicated in the entire document in the documents tab. You must read/review the entire document including the Proposed Agreement (if applicable). Acceptable forms of Financial Documentation - Audited financial statements, Dun and Bradstreet report, Filed Federal tax return for immediately preceding tax year, or One-page CPA summary. Required Documents - It is the responsibility of the Offeror/Bidder/Respondent to check all areas of the solicitation post before submission. Specifically, be sure to review the applicable Response Types in the Bid Information tab and the Documents, Q&A, Addenda & Email tabs. Pre-Bid Conference via Teams: Not Applicable