This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Kansas City, Missouri. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

KCATA is seeking qualified firms to perform transit planning services as described in the attached RFP. This project has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 30%. The anticipated contract term is 12 months. The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) seeks qualified firms to respond to the Request for Proposal scope of work briefly summarized here. For details of all-inclusive deliverables, read the entirety of the RFP. This project is funded with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants and with local funding. There is a 30% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal set for this project. See Section 3.11 for more information on KCATA's policy regarding KCATA's DBE program. Questions (technical, contractual, or administrative) must be directed by email to Kristene@kcata.org, Kristen Emmendorfer, procurement director. Questions and requests for clarifications will be received until 10 a.m. Kansas City Missouri local time on June 5, 2024. Answers to questions sent to KCATA will be addressed in an Addendum document posted on KCATA's website and made available to each known Proposer. Proposal Submissions. Proposals must be received with all required submittals (See Section 4) as stated in the RFP no later than Kansas City, Missouri local time. Proposals received after the time specified shall not be considered for award. Proposals received via facsimile (fax), or electronic mail (e-mail) shall not be considered. Proposals not meeting specified delivery and method of submittal will not be opened nor considered responsive. Submission of a proposal shall constitute a firm offer to the KCATA for one hundred twenty (120) business days from the date of closing. This RFP does not commit the KCATA to award a contract, to pay any cost incurred in preparation of a proposal, or to procure or contract for services. Proposer shall read and understand the requirements of this proposal covered in the sections listed under the Table of Contents of this document. The KCATA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received, to interview or negotiate with any qualified individual or firm, to modify this request, or cancel in part or in its entirety the RFP if it is the best interest of the KCATA. Evaluations/Awards. Following an initial review and screening of all timely and responsive proposals, highly qualified Proposers may be invited to interviews as necessary at their own expense. Those selected Proposers will be informed as to exact date and time if interviews are necessary. Proposers may also have to submit written responses to questions regarding their proposals. Restricted Communications. No person or entity submitting a proposal in response to this Request for Proposals nor any officer, employee, agent, representative, relative or consultant representing such a person (or entity) may contact through any means, or engage in any discussion concerning the award of this contract with any member of KCATA's Board of Commissioners or any employee of KCATA (excluding Procurement staff) during the period beginning on the date of proposal issue and ending on the date of the selection of a Contractor. Any such contact may be grounds for disqualification of the Proposer. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.