February 6, 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

ON-CALL TRANSIT PLANNING SERVICES

Reference No. 26-037

The City of Albany, Georgia, is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified firms to provide professional transit planning services. Proposals will be received by the Procurement Division at 222

Pine Avenue, Suite 260, Albany, GA 31701, until 5:00 p.m. on March 11, 2026. The term of the contract shall be for three (3) years, with the option to renew for up to two (2) additional one-year terms, at the Agency's sole discretion. The selected consultant will provide support for short and long range planning, service evaluations, data analysis, and grant administration on an as-needed, task-order basis. As this project is funded primarily through Ff A Section 5307 and Section 5303 resources, all work must comply with applicable Federal Transit Administration and Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) regulations.

Pre-Proposal Conference (non-mandatory) will be held at 10:00 a.m. on February 12, 2026, virtually on Zoom to review requirements and answer questions. Firms are encouraged to submit all questions in writing as well so that an addendum can be issued with all answers and information becoming part of the solicitation. All prospective respondents are encouraged to attend. Zoom Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=c0ec425c-3582-4edb-8f72-f433d9a39d20 Meeting ID: 826 6827 4857 Passcode: 683158

The City of Albany strongly encourages Small Business firms to participate in this RFP. All corporations should provide corporate seal, a copy of the Secretary of State's Certificate of Incorporation and listing of the principles of the corporation with their response.

The City of Albany reserves the right to reject any and all responses and to waive technicalities as deemed to be in the best interest of the City. The City of Albany reserves the right to request additional information from a respondent(s) as deemed necessary to analyze responses.

For additional information, contact Ricky Gladney, Buyer at rgladney@albanyga.gov cc:

kross@albanyga.gov and jswilliams@albanyga.gov. The deadline for questions is 5:00 pm on February 24, 2026. Questions received after this deadline may not be answered. Replies of substance will be in the form of written addenda and made available to all potential r pendents.

FINANCE

shua Williams, CPPB rocurement Manager

P.O. BOX 447 ALBANY, GA 31702 I PHONE: 229.431.3211 I FAX: 229.431.2184 I www.albanyga.gov

CITY OF ALBANY

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

PROCUREMENT DIVISION

ALBANY, GEORGIA

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

These instructions will bind proposers to terms and conditions herein set forth,

1. The following criteria are used in determining which proposal is in the best interests of the city.

(a) The ability, capacity and skill of proposer to perform required service.

(b) Whether proposer can perform service promptly or within specified time.

(c) The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of proposer.

(d) The performance of previous contracts.

(e) The suitability of equipment or material for City/County use.

(f) The ability of proposer to provide future maintenance and parts service.

2. Payment terms are Net 30 unless otherwise specified. Favorable term discounts may be offered and will be considered in determining best proposer if they are deemed advantageous to the City.

3. All requested information should be included in submittal package. All desired information must be signed and included for your proposal to receive full consideration. Failure to submit any required form will be cause for proposal to be rejected as non-responsive.

4. All questions, inquiries and requests for clarification shall be directed to Procurement.

5. For multi-year contracts the following clauses pursuant to OCGA 36-60-13 apply: (1) The contract shall terminate absolutely and without further obligation on the part of the City or County at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed and at the close of each succeeding calendar year for which it may be renewed;

(2) The contract may provide for automatic renewal unless positive action is taken by the City or County to terminate such contract, and the nature of such action shall be determined by the City or County and specified in the contract; (3) The contract shall state the total obligation of the City or County for the calendar year of execution and shall further state the total obligation which will be incurred in each calendar year renewal term, if renewed; and (4) The contract shall provide that title to any supplies, materials, equipment, or other personal property shall remain in the vendor until fully paid for by the City or County.

6. Quote all prices F.O.B. Albany or our warehouse or as specified in proposal documents.

7. Each proposal shall be clearly marked on the outside of the package as a Sealed Proposal.

8. Proposal must be received and stamped by the Procurement Office before time stipulated in proposal documents. No responsibility will attach to any City representative or employee for premature opening of proposal not properly addressed or identified.

9. Proposals received late will not be accepted, and the City will not be responsible for late mail delivery.

10. Should a proposal be misplaced by the City and found later it will be considered.

11. Proposals requiring bid security will not be read or considered if security is not enclosed. Security may be in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check or Surety Bond issued by a Surety Company licensed to conduct business in Georgia.

12. All proposers must be recognized as authorized dealers in the materials or equipment specified and be qualified to advise in their application or use. A proposer at any time requested must satisfy the Procurement Office and City Commission that he has the requisite organization, capital, plant, stock, ability and experience to satisfactorily execute the contract in accordance with the provisions of the contract in which he is interested.

13. Any alterations, erasures, additions or omissions of required information or any changes of specifications, or cost schedule are done at the risk of the proposer.

14. When requested, SAMPLES will be furnished free of expense, properly marked for identification and accompanied by list where there is more than one sample. The City reserves the right to mutilate or destroy any samples submitted whenever it may be in the best interests of the City to do so for the purpose of testing.

15. City will reject any material, supplies or equipment that do not meet the specifications, even though proposal lists the trade name or names of such materials on the price quotation form.

16. The unauthorized use of patented articles is done entirely at the risk of the successful proposer.

17. The ESTIMATED QUANTITY given in the specifications or advertisement is for the purpose of seeking a proposal. The City may purchase more or less than the estimated quantity, and the vendor must not assume that such estimated quantity is part of the contract.

18. Only the latest model equipment as evidenced by the manufacturer’s current published literature will be considered. Obsolete models of equipment not in production will not be acceptable. Equipment shall be composed of new parts and materials. Any unit containing used parts or having seen any service other than the necessary tests will be rejected. In addition to the equipment specifically called for in the specifications, all equipment catalogued by the manufacturer as standard or required by the State of Georgia shall be furnished with the equipment. Where required by the State of Georgia Motor Vehicle Code, vehicles shall be inspected and bear the latest inspection sticker of the Georgia Department of Revenue.

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19. The successful proposer on motor vehicle equipment shall be required to furnish with delivery of vehicle, Certificate of Origin and Georgia vendors shall provide Georgia Motor Vehicle form MV1.

20. Proposers are responsible for examining the location of the proposed work or delivery and determining, in their own way, the difficulties, which are likely to be encountered in the prosecution of the same.

21. All materials, equipment and supplies shall be subject to rigid inspection, under the immediate supervision of the Procurement Officer and/or the Department to which they are delivered. If defective material, equipment or supplies are discovered, the contractor, upon being instructed by the Procurement Officer, shall remove, or make good such material, equipment or supplies without extra compensation. It is expressly understood and agreed that the inspection of materials by the City will in no way lessen the responsibility of the contractor or release him from his obligation to perform and deliver to the City sound and satisfactory materials, equipment or supplies. The proposer agrees to pay the cost of all tests on defective material, equipment or supplies or allow the cost to be deducted from any monies due him by the City or County.

22. Unless otherwise specified by the procurement officer all materials, supplies or equipment quoted herein must be delivered within thirty (30) days from date of notification or exception noted on price quotation sheet.

23. A contract will not be awarded to any corporation, firm or individual who is, from any cause, in arrears to the City/County or who has failed in any former contract with the City/County to perform work satisfactorily, either as to the character of the work, the fulfillment of the guarantee, or the time consumed in completing the work.

24. Reasonable grounds for supposing that any proposer is interested in more than one proposal for the same item will be considered sufficient cause for rejection of all proposals in which he/she is interested.

25. Unless otherwise specified the City reserves the right to award each item separately or on a lump sum basis, whichever is in the best interest of the City/County.

26. The City reserves the right to waive any minor discrepancies, reject any or all proposals, and to purchase any part, all or none of the services, materials, supplies or equipment specified.

27. Failure of the proposer to sign the offer or have the signature of any authorized representative or agent on the proposal will be cause for rejection of the proposal. Signature must be written in ink.

28. Any proposer may withdraw his proposal at any time before the time set for opening of proposals. No proposal may be withdrawn without cause in the 60-day period after proposals are opened.

29. It is mutually understood and agreed that if any time the Procurement Officer shall be of the opinion that the contract or any part thereof is unnecessarily delayed or that the rate of progress or delivery is unsatisfactory, or that the proposer is willfully violating any of the conditions or covenants of the agreement, or is executing the same in bad faith, the Procurement Officer shall have the power to notify the aforesaid proposer of the nature of the complaint. Notification shall constitute delivery of notice, or letter, to address given in proposal. If after three working days of notification the conditions are not corrected to the satisfaction of the Procurement Officer, he shall thereupon have the power to take whatever action he may deem necessary to complete the work or delivery herein described, or any part thereof, and the expense thereof, so charged, shall be deducted from any paid by the City out of such monies as may become due to the said proposer, under and by virtue of this agreement. In case such expense shall exceed the last said sum, then and in that event, the bondsman or the proposer, his executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, shall pay the amount of such excess to the City on notice by the Procurement Officer of the excess due.

30. If the proposer proposes to furnish any item of a foreign make or product, he should write “Foreign” together with the name of the originating country opposite such item on proposal.

31. Any complaint from proposer relative to the Request for Proposals or any attached specifications should be made prior to the time of opening of proposals, otherwise such complaint cannot be properly considered.

32. Contracts may be cancelled by the City/County with or without cause with 30-day written notice.

33. All Corporations should provide the corporate seal, a copy of the Secretary of State’s Certificate of

Incorporation, and a listing of the principals of the corporation with the bid/proposal.

34. All bidders/proposers should provide their tax identification number with the bid/proposal.

35. The Board of Commissioners passed a local preference ordinance on January 27, 2015. Where applicable, this ordinance will govern. Local preference will not be a basis of award for projects that are federally funded.

36. The proposer shall secure all permits, license certificates, inspections (permanent and temporary) and occupational tax certificate, if applicable, before any work can commence. Proposer as well as any and all known subcontractors must possess or will be required to obtain a City of Albany Occupational Tax Certificate or Registration.

37. Prior to submitting proposal, check website at www.albanyga.gov or call the Procurement Office at 229- 431-3211 for any subsequent addendums.

PROCUREMENT FORM – Revised 4/20/2018

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CITY OF ALBANY

ON-CALL TRANSIT PLANNING SERVICES

GENERAL INFORMATION

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1. Submission Instructions:

Proposers must submit their responses in the following format to ensure a fair and compliant evaluation. Failure to separate the Cost Proposal from the Technical Proposal may result in disqualification.

Hard Copy & Digital Requirements:

a. One (1) Original: A complete technical proposal on company letterhead, clearly marked "ORIGINAL," featuring the wet signature of an authorized official.

b. Five (5) Printed Copies: Duplicate copies of the technical proposal (without pricing).

c. One (1) USB Flash Drive: A digital version of the technical proposal (without pricing) in

PDF format and a PDF copy of the “COST PROPOSAL”.

d. One (1) Separately Sealed Envelope: Labeled "COST PROPOSAL" containing the firm’s pricing and rate schedules.

Packaging and Labeling:

a. All items must be enclosed in a single, sealed master envelope or box. The outside of the package must be clearly marked as follows:

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Delivery Address:

Proposals must be delivered to the following address no later than the date and time specified in the Procurement Schedule:

CITY OF ALBANY

PROCUREMENT DIVISION

222 PINE AVENUE, SUITE 260

ALBANY, GEORGIA 31701

2. Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. March 11, 2026, at the City of Albany

Procurement Office, 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 260, Albany, Ga. 31701. Sealed responses may be hand delivered or mailed to the above listed address. SEALED SUBMITTALS MUST BE DELIVERED IN WRITING. VERBAL RESPONSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The City of Albany assumes no responsibility for submittals received after the advertised deadline or at any office or location other than that specified herein, whether due to mail delays, courier mistake, mishandling, or any other reason. If submittals are delivered by other than hand delivery, it is recommended that the respondent verify delivery. Any submittal received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the firm.

3. The contact person for this RFP is Ricky Gladney, Buyer, at rgladney@albanyga.gov.

Explanation(s) desired by proposer(s) regarding the meaning or interpretation of this RFP must be requested from the Procurement office, in writing, as is further described below.

4. Proposers are advised that from the date of release of this RFP until award of the contract, NO contact with the City of Albany personnel related to this RFP is permitted, except as authorized by the Procurement office. Any such unauthorized contact may result in the disqualification of the proposer’s submittal.

5. Requests for additional information or clarifications must be made in writing no later than the date specified in the RFP. The request must contain the proposer’s name, address, phone number, and email address. Email questions to rgladney@albanyga.gov; cc: kross@albanyga.gov and jswilliams@albanyga.gov.

6. The Procurement Office will issue responses to inquiries and any other corrections or amendments it deems necessary in written addenda issued prior to the Proposal Due Date.

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Proposers should not rely on any representations, statements or explanations other than those made in this RFP or in any addendum to this RFP. Where there appears to be a conflict between the RFP and any addenda issued, the last addendum issued will prevail.

7. It is the proposer's responsibility to be sure all addenda were received. The proposer should verify with the designated contact person prior to submitting a proposal that all addenda have been received. Proposers should acknowledge the number of addenda received as part of their proposals or sign a copy of the addenda and include it with the proposal submission.

8. Proposals received after the Proposal Due Date and time are late and will not be considered. The proposer may withdraw his/her submitted proposal by providing a written request to the Procurement Division before the stipulated closing date and time. Withdrawal of your proposal will not cause prejudice or interfere with the right of the proposer to submit a new proposal, provided the latter is received by the predetermined date and time provided herein. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days following the stipulated closing date.

The City of Albany may, at its sole and absolute discretion, reject any and all, or parts of any and all, proposals; re-advertise this RFP; postpone or cancel, at any time, this RFP process; or waive any irregularities in this RFP or in the proposals received as a result of this RFP.

All expenses involved with the preparation and submission of proposals to the City, or any work performed in connection therewith, shall be borne by the proposer(s). No payment will be made for any responses received, or for any other effort required of or made by the proposer(s) prior to commencement of work as defined by a contract approved by the City of Albany Board of Commissioners.

9. Proposers may be required to give oral presentations in support of their proposals or to exhibit or otherwise demonstrate the information contained therein.

10. Proposers may take exceptions to any of the terms of this RFP unless the RFP specifically states where exceptions may not be taken. Should a proposer take exception where none is permitted, the proposal may be rejected as non-responsive. All exceptions taken must be specific, and the Proposer must indicate clearly what alternative is being offered to allow the City a meaningful opportunity to evaluate and rank proposals.

Where exceptions are permitted, the City shall determine the acceptability of the proposed exceptions and the proposals will be evaluated based on the proposals as submitted. The City, after completing evaluations, may accept or reject the exceptions. Where exceptions are rejected, the City may request that the Proposer furnish the services or goods described herein or negotiate an acceptable alternative.

No proposal shall be accepted from, nor will any contract be awarded to, any proposer who is in arrears to the City of Albany upon any debt, fee, tax or contract, or who is a defaulter, as surety or otherwise, upon any obligation to the City, or who is otherwise determined to be irresponsible or unreliable by the City of Albany.

The City of Albany may award a contract on the basis of information received without the RFP moving through all three phases described in the Selection Process section of the RFP. Therefore, each proposal phase should contain a proposer’s best presentation of its position to serve.

11. Selection Process Clause: A Proposal Analysis Group (PAG) will review all proposals submitted.

Based upon the background information reported in the RFP, the PAG will determine whether the respondent is qualified or unqualified. Cost will not be the sole determining factor in selecting a firm. The Proposal Analysis Group will rank the qualified firms based on the data submitted. The

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PAG may require each firm to make a formal presentation regarding its qualifications to perform the requested services. The top ranked firms will be selected for final negotiations.

The proposer shall comply with all laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to the services contemplated herein, including those applicable to conflict of interest and collusion. Proposers are presumed to be familiar with all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations that may in any way affect the services offered. No reimbursement will be made by the City of Albany for any costs incurred prior to a formal Notice To Proceed should an award of contract result from this solicitation.

12. INDEMNIFICATION: The Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Albany and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) to the extent they are caused by the negligent acts, errors, or omissions of the Consultant, its employees, or sub-consultants in the performance of professional transit services. This indemnification shall specifically include any fines, penalties, or forfeitures (such as FTA funding clawbacks) levied against the City as a result of the Consultant’s failure to comply with federal regulations, including but not limited to National Transit Database (NTD) reporting standards and Section 5307/5303 grant requirements.

13. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The Consultant shall maintain, at his own expense, the following minimum insurance coverage for the duration of the contract and any renewal terms:

Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): $2,000,000 per claim / $2,000,000 annual aggregate.

Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, naming the City of Albany as an Additional Insured. Automobile Liability: $500,000 combined single limit covering all owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles. Workers’ Compensation: Statutory limits as required by the State of Georgia, including Employer’s Liability of $1,000,000.

Proof of Coverage: A Certificate of Insurance (COI) must be submitted with the proposal. The City must be notified at least thirty (30) days prior to any cancellation or material change in coverage.

14. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR CONVENIENCE: The City of Albany shall have the right to terminate any contract to be made hereunder for their convenience by giving the proposer sixty (60) calendar days written notice of their election to do so and by specifying the effective date of such termination. The proposer shall be paid for its services through the effective date of such termination.

15. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR CAUSE: Provided a contract is awarded, if a proposer shall fail to fulfill any of its obligations hereunder, The City of Albany may terminate the agreement with said proposer for such default by giving written notice to the proposer at issue. If this agreement is so terminated, the proposer shall be paid only for work satisfactorily completed. Any termination that could occur would not happen without an opportunity to cure per the conditions outlined in the Contract between the successful proposer and the City.

16. Upon receipt of the proposals by the City of Albany, the proposal shall become property of the

City without compensation to the proposers, for disposition or usage at discretion of the City of Albany.

17. Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act: The successful consultant will provide certification that they are in compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, certifying that the provisions of O.C.G.A § 36-60-13, Chapter 300-10-1, per the Georgia Department of Labor, if applicable, have been complied with in full. Pursuant to O.C.G.A § 36-60- 13, all sub-consultants entering into a contract or agreement for hire on this Project must be registered and participate in the Federal Work Authorization Program. (See attached document at the end of proposal)

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18. PROPOSAL RESPONSE: All vendors/respondents should provide information as detailed in this

RFP and any other pertinent information which will assist the Evaluation Committee in selecting the most qualified firm. The City of Albany Staff will be available at the pre-proposal conference to answer questions and offer explanations as needed. Any reply resulting in a change in the Request For Proposals (RFP) will be sent to all attendees. It is highly recommended that all interested proposers attend this conference.

19. Proposer shall provide satisfactory evidence of competency to perform the work presented in the

RFP. The minimum requirements are a permanent office, adequate workforce and technical qualifications/experience, along with having a suitable financial status to meet obligations incidental to the workplace. Submit with your proposal satisfactory evidence to meet these requirements.

20. The proposer will give immediate notice to the City of Albany of any claims or suits made or filed against the vendor or its subcontractors on any matter pertaining to this contract. The vendor shall cooperate, assist, and consult with the City in any claim, suit, or action made or filed against the City as a result of or relating to the vendors obligation under this contract. Any cancellation or lapse of insurance affecting the operation of the City shall be deemed a material breach of contract and the Administrator must be notified immediately.

21. EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Firm Qualifications 30% Experience with Projects of Similar Size and Scope 25% Identify Key Personnel 20% Project Approach and Responsiveness 20% Cost Proposal 5%

Award will be given to the responsive and responsible proposer whose proposal best meets the needs of the City of Albany as set forth herein. Proposers will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Firm Qualifications: The City will consider the proposer’s staff experience and quality of work, as well as the proposer’s performance on similar projects. Weight -30%

• Experience with Projects of Similar Size and Scope: The City will evaluate the respondents’ portfolio and references provided. Please provide at least three references from previous clients over the past five to seven years. Provide the entity you worked with along with a contact name and email to at least three previous projects of a similar scale. Weight -25%

• Identify Key Personnel: Provide details on the key team members from your firm that will be working directly with City Staff on the project. Weight -20%

• Project Approach and Understanding: The City will evaluate the respondent’s understanding of the work to be performed. The vendor should address the overall concept with this proposal including staffing and responsibilities. Submittals should clearly express the firm’s understanding and approach to the proposed project. Weight -20%

• Cost Proposal: In a separately sealed envelope, please provide a detailed breakout of the hourly billing rates by position, travel, per diem and all other related expenses. Provide a lump sum total for your cost proposal. Weight -5%

22. Certificate of Non-Collusion: An executed copy of this form should accompany your submittal.

See Attached).

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23. Governing Law & Venue: An executed copy of this form should accompany your submittal.

(See Attached).

24. Compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including Title VI and ADA requirements, is required.

SCOPE OF WORK

ON-CALL TRANSIT PLANNING SERVICES

1. Scope of Services:

The selected consultant (s) will provide professional services on an as-needed, task-order basis under an indefinite quantity arrangement. The Consultant or Consultant Team shall possess the capability and capacity to perform the required services, as well as the ability to engage subconsultants as necessary to fulfill a wide range of roles specified by the Agency. The scope includes, but is not limited to, NTD reporting, Title VI analysis, and Section 5307/5303 grant management. Proposers must demonstrate extensive experience navigating FTA and GDOT requirements, as the resulting contract will be the primary vehicle for the City’s federally funded planning tasks. The range of services may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Transit service planning (route analysis, scheduling, and optimization)

• Transit development plans (TDP), strategic or comprehensive operations plans

• Implementation of the TDP

• National Transit Database (NTD) reporting

• Section 5303 Transit Planning (Grant application, Admin Support, Quarterly reimbursements, UPWP, and implementation)

• Ridership forecasting and modeling

• Performance monitoring and data analysis

• First/last mile planning and multimodal integration

• Equity and Title VI analysis

• Community and stakeholder engagement

• Feasibility studies (e.g., microtransit, BRT, demand-response)

• GIS mapping and spatial analysis

• Public outreach materials development

• Public Transit Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) assistance and implementation

• Technical memoranda and report writing

• Coordination with local, regional, and state agencies

• Software implementation support

• Staff augmentation and support as needed

• NEPA Analysis

• Administrative Support

2. Term of Contract:

The initial term of this Agreement shall be for three (3) years, commencing on the date of execution, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions herein.

Renewal Options: The City shall have the unilateral option to renew this Agreement for up to two

(2) additional one-year terms, at the Agency’s sole discretion, under the same terms and conditions as the original Agreement.

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Statutory Compliance: In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-60-13, this Agreement shall terminate absolutely and without further lapse at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed and at the close of each succeeding calendar year for which it may be renewed. This Agreement shall be deemed renewed for the subsequent period unless the City provides written notice of non-renewal to the Vendor at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the then-current calendar year.

Funding: This Agreement shall terminate immediately and absolutely at such time as appropriated and otherwise unobligated funds are no longer available to satisfy the obligations of the City.

3. Proposal Requirements:

Volume I: Technical Proposal The technical proposal should not exceed thirty (30) pages (excluding resumes and forms) and must include:

1. Cover Letter: A formal statement of interest and confirmation of the firm’s ability to meet the City's insurance requirements.

2. Executive Summary: A high-level overview of the firm’s understanding of Albany Transit’s system and goals.

3. Firm Qualifications & Past Performance: Proof of successful Section 5307 and 5303 management and profiles of three (3) similar on-call contracts.

4. Project Manager: Identification of the lead point-of-contact for all Task Order Requests.

5. Technical Specialists: Identification of experts in NTD Reporting, NEPA Analysis, GIS, and Title

VI.

6. Operational Approach & Task Order Workflow: Describe the internal workflow for responding to a Task Order Request (TOR). Provide a Sample Response Timeline (e.g., “Scope and fee estimate provided within 5 business days”).

7. Quality Assurance (QA/QC): The specific process for auditing federal data submissions (NTD) for accuracy.

Volume II: Cost Proposal (Sealed Separately) To maintain compliance with FTA Best Value procurement, the cost proposal must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope or digital file and include:

1. Fully Burdened Hourly Rate Schedule: A table listing all staff classifications (Principal, Senior

Planner, Analyst, Admin) and their hourly rates.

2. Overhead & Direct Costs: A clear explanation of how the firm bills for travel, printing, or specialized software licenses.

3. Renewal Year Price Adjustments: A schedule of maximum percentage increases for each of the four (4) optional renewal years (per O.C.G.A. § 36-60-13).

Appendix A: FTA Federal Required Clauses

A.1 No Federal Government Obligation to Third Parties The Federal Government is not a party to this Contract and is not subject to any obligations or liabilities to the City, Consultant, or any other party.

A.2 Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements The Consultant acknowledges that the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 applies to the Project and certifies the truthfulness of all statements made regarding the contract.

A.3 Access to Records and Reports The Consultant must provide the City, FTA, and Comptroller General access to records directly pertinent to the contract, maintaining them for at least three years following contract termination.

A.4 Federal Changes The Consultant must comply with all applicable FTA regulations, policies, and procedures, including those in the FTA Master Agreement, as amended.

A.5 Civil Rights & Nondiscrimination The Consultant agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, ensuring no discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Equal Employment Opportunity compliance is required.

A.6 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Per 49 CFR Part 26, the Consultant shall not discriminate in the performance of this contract and must carry out applicable DOT-assisted contract requirements.

A.7 Incorporation of FTA Terms All required DOT contractual provisions, per FTA Circular 4220.1F, are incorporated by reference.

A.8 Energy Conservation The Consultant agrees to comply with energy efficiency standards in the state energy conservation plan.

**COMPLETE AND SUBMIT**

Certification Regarding Lobbying (Required for all bids exceeding $100,000 per 49 CFR Part 20)

The undersigned certifies, to the best of their knowledge and belief, that no federal funds have been used for lobbying activities, that they will report any non-federal funds used for lobbying using Form SF-LLL, and that this requirement will be included in all sub-awards.

This certification is a material representation of fact, and failure to comply may result in civil penalties between $10,000 and $100,000.

Proposer Signature: ______________________________________

Date: ________

Title: _______________________________________________

Company: _____________________________________________

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CERTIFICATION OF NON-COLLUSION

The proposer being sworn, disposes and says, The proposer submitting this and its agents, officers or employees have not directly or indirectly entered into any agreements, participated in any collusion or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this RFQ.

SIGNATURE (AUTHORIZED)

COMPANY NAME

TITLE

DATE

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ADVERTISEMENT FORM

For All Firms Participating in the bid please answer questions below:

Please let us know how you heard about the BID/RFQ advertisement by selecting one of the following.

1. Internet/Social Media to include Facebook, etc. Yes____ No____

2. City of Albany website Yes____ No____

3. City of Albany local access channel (channel 16) Yes____ No____

4. Georgia Procurement Registry Yes____ No____

5. Other: ____________________________________________

Please indicate if you are a DBE: Yes______ No_______

DATE: _____________________

COMPANY NAME: __________________________________________

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE NAME: ________________________________________

TITLE: ________________________________________

SIGNATURE: ___________________________________

GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE

Proposer agrees that as to any actions or proceedings arising out or related to this agreement, any such proceedings shall be governed and determined by Georgia Law.

Proposer further agrees that as to any actions or proceedings arising out of or related to this agreement, any such action or proceeding shall be resolved only in an appropriate court located in Dougherty County, Georgia.

SIGNED (AUTHORIZED) COMPANY NAME

TITLE DATE

GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT AFFIDAVIT

Contractor’s Name:

Address:

Solicitation/Contract No.:

26-037

Solicitation /Contract Name:

ON CALL TRANSIT PLANNING SERVICES

CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT

I understand that the City of Albany may not enter into a contract with __________________(Name of Corporation) unless it has registered and does participate in the Federal Work Authorization Program defined in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-90(2), to-wit”

(2) “Federal work authorization program” means any of the electronic verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly hired employees, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), D.L. 99-603.

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned Contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, entity or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services on behalf of the City of Albany has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91.

Furthermore, the undersigned Contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned Contractor will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with sub-Contractors who present an affidavit to the Contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13- 10- 91(b). Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number Date of Authorization (EEV/E-Verify Company Identification Number)

Name of Contractor

I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Printed Name (of Authorized Officer or Agent of Contractor) Title (of Authorized Officer or Agent Contractor)

Signature (of Authorized Officer or Agent) Date Signed

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON

[NOTARY SEAL]

Notary Public My Commission Expires: Approved 10/23/2020