RFP P600323 - Metro Atlanta Infrastructure and TOD Accelerator

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) issued RFP P600323 on May 6, 2026, seeking qualified firms to provide project management and financial advisory services for the Metro Atlanta Transit Infrastructure and TOD Accelerator program. The procurement encompasses a two-year contract term beginning from the Notice to Proceed, with deliverables structured across six line items spanning fiscal years 2026 and 2027. FY26 tasks include finalizing governance structure and project management plans, developing financial strategies for pipeline projects, preparing and submitting TIFIA (Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act) applications, and establishing long-term sustainability models, while FY27 focuses on additional TIFIA applications and sustainability model finalization. Evaluation criteria include the proponent's approach to the scope of work, specialized experience, key personnel qualifications, price proposal, financial capabilities, and responses regarding equal employment opportunity and disadvantaged business enterprise participation. The pre-proposal conference is scheduled for May 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams, with written questions due by May 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., and proposals due June 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Payment will be made monthly on a cost-per-services-rendered basis through MARTA's Self-Invoicing Portal, with invoices submitted within 30 days of service acceptance.

This federally funded contract is subject to FTA regulations and does not contain set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, with MARTA assigning a 0% DBE participation goal. Respondents must comply with numerous federal requirements including the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act, E-Verify participation, civil rights provisions, environmental compliance, and debarment certifications. Required insurance coverage includes Workers' Compensation (Georgia statutory limits), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000/$2,000,000), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), Excess/Umbrella Liability ($2,000,000), Cyber Liability ($2,000,000), and Professional Liability ($2,000,000). All proposed forms, including E-Verify affidavits, conflict of interest certifications, subcontractor lists, debarment certifications, and lobbying disclosures, must be completed and submitted with technical and price proposals. The RFP does not specify a total contract value; instead, proponents must complete an electronic price proposal form with amounts aligned to identified task percentages. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are noted in the available documentation.