RFP Bus Amenities Improvement

The Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive Bus Amenities Improvement project in Savannah, Georgia, located within Chatham County. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide a robust transit shelter improvement program involving the installation of up to 50 new standard transit shelters and up to 30 new narrow shelters, along with refurbishment of existing transit stop infrastructure. The project encompasses multiple contractor requirements, including general labor, concrete work, powder coating, and pressure washing/sandblasting services. Specific technical requirements mandate fully welded aluminum roof structures, tinted polycarbonate roof panels, perforated benches, 32-gallon trash receptacles, and integrated solar lighting systems, with shelters finished in RAL 6012 Black Green powder coat and designed to meet ADA accessibility standards. Proposal evaluation will be conducted using a weighted criteria system: Technical Ability (30%), Past Performance (25%), Project Plan and Timeline (25%), Price Proposal (10%), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation (10%). Key dates include a vendor inquiry deadline of August 22, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of October 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST, with the evaluation committee planning to make a recommendation to the Board of Directors on November 18, 2025.

The project strongly encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, requiring contractors to provide detailed information on DBE subcontractor utilization in their proposals. The procurement is federally funded and will be subject to Davis-Bacon Act requirements for construction projects over $2,000. Contractors will be responsible for their own off-site storage and must provide workers' compensation insurance. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the scope suggests potential work on up to 300 transit stop locations, with an expectation of completing a minimum of 50 transit stop locations in the first 12 months and an additional 50 locations each subsequent year. The contract is anticipated to be a three-year agreement with two potential one-year renewal options. Existing shelters were manufactured by Tolar Manufacturing, and CAT will provide a prioritized list of locations divided into phases. Pricing will be structured on a unit-rate basis per scope category, with invoicing completed upon milestone completion and standard net 30-day payment terms. Full financial statements are required from proposing vendors, though these can be submitted separately as confidential documents.