RFP Paris Metro Bus Shelters

The Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG), through its Rural Transportation District TRAX Transportation, is seeking proposals from qualified, responsible, and responsive companies to provide durable and safe transit bus shelters for the Paris Metro fixed route bus service in Paris, Texas. ATCOG is requesting proposals on a fixed-price basis for a minimum of 16 bus shelters, with detailed specifications provided for the shelter design, features, and installation requirements. The evaluation criteria will focus on the proposer's ability to meet the technical specifications, the reasonableness of the proposed pricing, and the proposer's past performance and references. Proposals must be submitted via email to Deborah Purifoy at dpurifoy@atcog.org no later than 12:00 p.m. on September 3rd, 2024, and any questions must be directed to Deborah Purifoy by August 19th, 2024. The RFP indicates that the contract will be awarded on October 1st, 2024, and the Paris Metro service is funded by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and local stakeholders.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current or most recent transit shelters have been supplied by Brasco, but there is no indication of an incumbent vendor or existing contract. The RFP does not provide any information on the award value or budget range for this procurement.