Consultant Services for Transit Operations and Maintenance Contractor Procurement Support

The City of Asheville, North Carolina is seeking qualified consultant support to assist with all aspects of the procurement process for the City's upcoming Transit Operations and Maintenance Contractor. The consultant will be responsible for planning the procurement, preparing all procurement documents, communicating with City staff and prospective vendors, evaluating contractor proposals, assisting with negotiations, and developing final contract documents. The initial contract term is for one year with two one-year optional extensions. Proposals are due by July 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST. An optional pre-proposal meeting will be held on June 27, 2024, and all questions must be submitted by July 1, 2024, with any addenda to be issued on July 3, 2024.

The RFP is subject to the City's Asheville Business Inclusion Policy, which encourages participation from women and minority-owned businesses. Prospective contractors must also comply with the City's drug-free workplace policy. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The procurement does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any details on award values or budget ranges.