RFQ_GRM250306_Printing_of_Transit_Guides_for_SUNTRAN_-_Addendum__2.pdf

This document is Addendum #2 for the City of Ocala's Request for Quotation (RFQ# GRM/250306) related to the Printing of Transit Guides for SUNTRAN. The addendum, issued on May 1, 2025, updates the solicitation with a specific detail about Item #G, which specifies the transit guide will consist of 22 pages plus a cover. The solicitation seeks a vendor to print 20,000 copies of transit guides for the SunTran public transit system, with delivery required within one month after receiving the approved PDF version from the City.

The procurement is funded through federal assistance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act and includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 2.55%. Bids will be received on a unit price basis, with the City paying only for actual units provided. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements, with a focus on comprehensive compliance with federal grant clauses, equal employment opportunity guidelines, and ethical business practices. The solicitation emphasizes detailed documentation of DBE utilization and requires quarterly reporting on minority business enterprise participation.