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

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) intends to enter into a single-source contract with the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) for coordination and training events throughout the state. This procurement is posted in accordance with Section 287.057(5) of Florida Statutes and will remain open for at least 3 business days, with a specific posting date of August 27, 2025, and a proposal due date of September 2, 2025. The contract will focus on providing comprehensive training opportunities for transit system personnel and transportation professionals, developed in collaboration with the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR). Key objectives include exchanging industry experiences, discussing mutual problems among Florida's transit systems, and fostering common policies and educational efforts in public transportation. The training programs will leverage FPTA's specialized knowledge of FDOT policies and its unique position as the representative association for every major public transit agency in Florida.

The procurement is specifically a single-source contract, which indicates limited competition and direct award to FPTA, a non-profit organization with demonstrated expertise in transit training programs. No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the documentation. The contract has a defined value of $144,550.00 and will be awarded directly to FPTA based on its exclusive qualifications and comprehensive understanding of Florida's transit infrastructure. FDOT justifies the single-source selection by emphasizing FPTA's unique staff capabilities and resources necessary to effectively execute transit-related training events. The contract's internal tracking number is DOT-SS-26-9008-DG, and it will be administered within Leon County, Florida. The procurement appears targeted exclusively at FPTA, with no indication of alternative vendors or competitive bidding processes being considered for these specialized coordination and training services.