2-Attachment B - Statement of Qualifications.pdf
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- 2026-15
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- Alameda County, California
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This is a Statement of Qualifications Requirements document for the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) in California, outlining minimum qualifications and submittal requirements for firms bidding on bus line inspection and post-delivery buy America audit services. LAVTA seeks qualified contractors to provide transit vehicle inspection, quality assurance, and manufacturing oversight services for a procurement of eight low-floor hybrid BRT-style buses from Gillig Corporation, consisting of four 35-foot buses and four 40-foot buses. The scope of work encompasses bus line inspection services, in-plant manufacturing inspections, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) post-delivery audits, buy America compliance verification, and heavy-duty transit bus procurement support services throughout the manufacturing process.
Prospective proposers must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience providing transit vehicle inspection services for public transit agencies and must have successfully completed at least three projects within the last five years involving bus line inspections, in-plant manufacturing inspections, FTA post-delivery audits, buy America compliance verification, or related procurement support services. Personnel requirements mandate that the proposed Project Manager possess a minimum of five years of experience managing transit vehicle inspection or compliance projects with knowledge of FTA procurement requirements, while the proposed Lead Inspector must have a minimum of five years of experience performing transit bus production line or equivalent manufacturing quality assurance inspections with direct experience on heavy-duty transit buses and familiarity with buy America compliance and post-delivery audit requirements. Proposers must submit company profiles, detailed information on proposed project team members, descriptions of at least three relevant projects completed within the last five years including client references, sample work products including weekly inspection reports and post-delivery audit reports, and certifications regarding suspension and debarment status and compliance with all scope of work requirements.
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Attachment B – Statement of Qualifications Requirements
1. Minimum Qualifications
To be considered responsive, the Proposer must demonstrate that it meets all minimum qualifications listed below. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in rejection of the quote as non-responsive.
A. Firm Experience
The Proposer shall:
1. Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience providing transit vehicle inspection, quality assurance, manufacturing oversight, or related services for public transit agencies.
2. Have successfully completed at least three (3) projects within the last five (5) years involving one or more of the following:
o Bus line inspection services;
o In-plant manufacturing inspections;
o FTA post-delivery audits;
o Buy America compliance verification;
o Heavy-duty transit bus procurement support services.
3. Demonstrate experience with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements applicable to rolling stock procurements, including:
o 49 CFR Part 663;
o 49 CFR Part 661;
o Post-Delivery Purchaser's Requirements Certification;
o Post-Delivery Buy America Certification; and o Post-Delivery FMVSS Certification.
B. Personnel Qualifications
The Proposer shall identify the individuals who will be assigned to this project and provide resumes for each person.
The proposed Project Manager shall:
1. Possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience managing transit vehicle inspection or compliance projects.
2. Be knowledgeable regarding FTA procurement requirements applicable to rolling stock inspections and post-delivery audits.
The proposed Lead Inspector shall:
1. Possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience performing transit bus production line inspections or equivalent manufacturing quality assurance inspections.
2. Have direct experience performing inspections of heavy-duty transit buses or other federally funded transit rolling stock.
3. Have experience with Buy America compliance verification and post-delivery audit requirements.
4. Be available to perform on-site inspections throughout the manufacturing process as required by the Scope of Work.
C. Regulatory Compliance
The Proposer shall:
1. Not be suspended, debarred, disqualified, or otherwise excluded from participation in federally assisted contracts.
2. Possess all licenses, certifications, and business registrations required by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
3. Maintain insurance coverage meeting the requirements contained in the Purchase Order Terms and Conditions.
2. Statement of Qualifications Submittal Requirements
As evidence of compliance with the Minimum Qualifications, each Proposer shall submit the following information:
A. Company Profile
Provide:
Legal company name;
Corporate headquarters location;
Years in business;
Primary services offered; and
B. Project Team
Provide:
Name and title of proposed Project Manager;
Name and title of proposed Lead Inspector;
Description of each individual's role on the project.
C. Relevant Project Experience
Provide descriptions of at least three (3) similar projects completed within the last five (5) years.
For each project include:
Client name Project title Location Contract value Number and type of vehicles inspected Description of services provided; and Project completion date.
D. References
Provide a minimum of three (3) client references for projects similar in scope and complexity.
For each reference include:
Agency name Contact name Title Telephone number Email address; and Brief description of services performed.
E. Sample Work Products
Submit one sample of each of the following:
Weekly inspection report;
Deficiency tracking report; and Post-delivery audit report or configuration audit report.
Confidential information may be redacted.
F. Certifications
Provide:
Certification regarding suspension and debarment;
Statement identifying any actual or potential conflicts of interest related to Gillig
Corporation or this procurement; and Statement acknowledging the ability to comply with all requirements contained in the
Scope of Work.
Responsiveness Determination
LAVTA reserves the right to determine whether a Proposer has adequately demonstrated compliance with the Minimum Qualifications. Failure to demonstrate compliance with any minimum qualification may result in the quote being deemed non-responsive and ineligible for award.
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