Federally_Funded_Purchase_Questionnaire.pdf

This is a Federally Funded Purchase Questionnaire issued by the City of Gainesville's Regional Transit System (RTS) in Florida to support the procurement of bus shelters and amenities. The project encompasses seven line items including bicycle racks, trash receptacles, benches, and two types of shelters (Type II and Type III), with unit pricing required for both 1-5 piece and 6-10 piece volumes. Estimated annual purchases range from one to ten shelters, with the bid response deadline of February 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. and a question submission deadline of January 27, 2026. All deliveries must occur within 8-12 weeks of purchase orders. The contract term extends from execution through September 30, 2028, with an optional one-year extension, and all pricing must remain firm throughout the contract period.

Bidders must complete this questionnaire to assist the City in establishing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals with the federal government. To claim DBE status, bidders must be currently listed in the Florida Unified Certification Program (UCP) DBE Directory maintained by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The questionnaire requires bidders to report firm age and annual gross receipts categorized in ranges from less than $500,000 to more than $5 million. The procurement includes a 6.75% overall DBE agency goal and is federally funded through the Federal Transit Administration, with a purchase value exceeding $150,000, which triggers mandatory federal compliance requirements including Buy America provisions, ADA standards, FDOT design specifications, and various civil rights and employment certifications.