RFP P50572 ¿ Paratransit Eligibility Assessment Services

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP P50572) for comprehensive on-site Americans with Disabilities (ADA) paratransit eligibility assessment services in Fulton County, Georgia. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide mobility certification program services, including conducting interviews, functional assessments, cognitive assessments, and streamlined file reviews for paratransit eligibility determinations. Required personnel must include certified physical therapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and mobility specialists with relevant experience. Key personnel are mandated to be assigned to the project for a minimum of 40 hours per week and must remain on the project for at least 18 months. The virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for December 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by December 11, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Proposals are due on January 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at MARTA's Annex Building in Atlanta. The contract term is five years with one optional one-year extension period, with estimated annual assessment quantities ranging from 215 to 4,003 across different assessment types.

The RFP includes a 25% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, indicating a commitment to supporting minority and small businesses. Pricing is structured with a monthly administrative overhead fee plus unit prices for different assessment types, including interview-only, functional assessment, cognitive assessment, and streamlined reviews. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the pricing structure suggests a comprehensive and flexible contracting approach. Interested parties can access the RFP documents starting November 25, 2024, through MARTA's website by navigating to "More," "Current Opportunities," and "Download Request for Proposals (RFP)" under "RFP P50572." The primary contact for this procurement is Deandra Graham, Contract Specialist III, who can be reached at (404) 848-5744 or dlawsheagraham@itsmarta.com. Prospective vendors should carefully review all documentation and ensure they meet the extensive qualifications and experience requirements for providing ADA paratransit eligibility assessment services.