RFQ_GRM250306_Printing_of_Transit_Guides_for_SUNTRAN_-_Addendum__3.pdf

This document is Addendum #3 for the City of Ocala's Request for Quotation (RFQ# GRM/250306) for Printing of Transit Guides for SUNTRAN, dated May 1, 2025. The addendum specifically addresses a correction to Item #G, specifying that the transit guides will consist of 24 pages plus a cover. The solicitation seeks a vendor to produce 20,000 copies of comprehensive transit guides for the SunTran public transit system, with printing and delivery required within one month after receiving the approved PDF version.

The procurement includes federal funding under the Urban Mass Transportation Act and requires compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines. There is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 2.55%, with specific requirements for DBE involvement and reporting. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements, with pricing based on a unit price basis where the City will pay only for actual units provided. Bidders must be prepared to comply with comprehensive federal regulations, demonstrate good faith efforts in minority business enterprise participation, and provide detailed documentation throughout the contract period.