Coordination and Training Events for the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA)

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is issuing a notice of single-source procurement for coordination and training event services for the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA), a non-profit organization that represents urban and rural transit systems in Florida. The contract term is one year, and the estimated dollar amount for this procurement is $207,500. FDOT has determined that FPTA is the only organization with the specialized knowledge, staff, and resources to effectively execute the required training events, which will include providing a forum for the exchange of experiences, discussions, and study of mutual problems among Florida's transit systems, as well as fostering common policies, requirements, and educational efforts regarding public transportation. FDOT is required to support the state's transit industry through these statutory responsibilities.

The procurement is restricted to FPTA as the sole-source vendor, as FDOT has determined that FPTA is the only organization capable of providing the specialized services required. There are no set-aside designations or other restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is FPTA, and FDOT has indicated that existing infrastructure and technology must be integrated into the new contract. Prospective vendors must submit information on their ability to provide the required services by the September 11, 2024, deadline.