0-[On Call Transit Consultant Services] 6-Non-Collusion Affidavit.pdf

This is a Non-Collusion Affidavit document associated with the Arizona Department of Transportation's Request for Proposal for On Call Transit Consultant Services (Solicitation Number BPM007068). The procurement seeks to establish multiple contracts for multimodal transit consulting services across six primary disciplines: Transit Planning Studies, Transit Planning Tasks, Transit Operations Planning, Transit Operations Tasks, Strategic Planning, and Coordination and Mobility Management Projects. Services will be provided on an as-needed basis through individual task assignments over an initial twelve-month contract term with potential extension up to forty-eight months total. Proposals are due by September 10, 2025. The solicitation is structured to support diverse transit-related entities, particularly focusing on rural and small urban transit services, transportation for elderly and disabled populations, and transit planning initiatives across Arizona.

Contractors will be reimbursed based on hourly rates for actual work performed, with each task assignment specifying scopes of work, expected deliverables, and performance metrics. The solicitation establishes a 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contract goal, though DBE participation is encouraged. Eligible respondents include federally recognized tribal agencies, councils of governments, metropolitan planning organizations, non-profits, local governments, and transit authorities. Funding will be provided through federal transit programs including FTA Sections 5311, 5310, and 5305. The non-collusion affidavit represents a standard compliance requirement confirming that bidders have not engaged in collusive practices in preparing their proposals.