The Transit Authority of Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (Lextran) issued Request for Qualifications #2024-11 on February 27, 2025, seeking an architectural and engineering services firm to provide comprehensive professional services including architectural, civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and environmental engineering disciplines, as well as transit planning services on an on-call contract basis. The procurement is qualifications-based, with evaluation criteria focusing on proposer experience, project approaches, technical capacity, familiarity with Fayette County, and ability to comply with regulatory requirements. The scope of work encompasses multiple potential initiatives including strategic planning, transit asset management, safety planning, ADA compliance, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure improvements to support Lextran's operations, which include an annual combined operating and capital budget of $37.6 million and a fleet of 118 vehicles serving Lexington-Fayette County. The contract term is anticipated to be two years with three additional one-year renewal options for a total potential duration of five years. Pricing will not be required in the initial proposal submission; instead, Lextran will conduct negotiations with the top-ranked finalist to establish a rate schedule. The pre-proposal meeting was scheduled for August 29, 2024, at 1:30 pm, with questions due by end of day on Friday, September 13, 2024, and proposals due by 3:00 pm eastern time on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, submitted online via Lextran's eProcurement Portal.
Proposers must comply with federal transit funding requirements and certify their status regarding debarment, suspension, ineligibility, lobbying restrictions, and non-collusion through required affidavits and certifications. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) status may be relevant, with an Affidavit of Compliance for DBE available for qualifying firms and subcontractors. Additionally, proposers must submit financial capacity documentation from a financial institution confirming the company's account standing and financial stability to perform the requested services. Proposers must also complete a Certificate of Procurement Integrity affirming compliance with federal procurement policy requirements. The RFQ documents do not specify an overall contract award value or budget range, nor is information provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors. No specific existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are explicitly detailed in the available documentation, though the scope implies integration with Lextran's existing fleet management and transit systems serving the Lexington-Fayette urban area.