Transit job classification and compensation analysis

Palm Beach County Purchasing Department, on behalf of Palm Tran (the County's Transportation Department), issued RFQ #010517-137/LC seeking a qualified firm to conduct a comprehensive transit job classification and compensation analysis. The procurement encompasses three primary deliverables: (1) a classification analysis with revised job descriptions and external assessment of four supervisor positions (Operation Supervisor-Dispatcher, Operation Supervisor-Communicator, Operation Supervisor-Road Supervisor, and Maintenance Supervisor) benchmarked against peer and regional transit agencies; (2) a compensation analysis including benefits review and market-competitive analysis; and (3) a final report consisting of six hard copies, one electronic version, and a PowerPoint presentation not exceeding thirty minutes. The RFQ submission deadline was January 13, 2017, at 4:00 P.M. Palm Beach County local time, with the successful bidder required to begin work within five days of notification and complete all services within ninety days. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of two years' experience in transit and transportation services administration with public agencies within the past five years and provide three professional references with documented service within the past three years. The County will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an all-or-none basis, with pricing submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis covering all costs including personnel, travel, lodging, materials, and related expenses.

The successful bidder must provide proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance ($500,000 minimum), Business Auto Liability Insurance ($500,000 minimum), and Workers' Compensation Insurance prior to contract commencement. Local preference provisions may apply for vendors with permanent business locations in Palm Beach County or the Glades, and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certified firms within ten percent of the lowest bid price may receive preference consideration. A post-award meeting between the successful bidder and Palm Tran Human Resources is required within five days of award notification, and payment will be rendered only upon County satisfaction and acceptance of delivered services. No specific budget range or award value was stated in the RFQ documentation, with compensation determined by firm, fixed-price quotations submitted by bidders. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were identified in the procurement documents.