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The Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified firms or consultants to conduct a national search for a highly qualified Executive Director. The selected firm will partner with the Authority to identify, recruit, assess, and assist in hiring a dynamic and experienced leader for this new regional transportation organization. Key priorities for the new Executive Director include organizational development, regional transportation planning, stakeholder engagement, financial strategy, and implementation of transit initiatives. Proposers must demonstrate minimum qualifications including experience with startup organizations, knowledge of regional transportation systems, a strong track record of diverse candidate recruitment, expertise in executive assessment, and the ability to complete searches within an aggressive timeline. Written comments, questions, and requests for clarification regarding the RFP must be submitted via email to the procurement contact, Ryan Banks (***@***. *. *), no later than June 12, 2026, 12 PM MST. The indicative procurement schedule is as follows: - RFP issuance: May 22, 2026 - RFP comment due date: June 12, 2026, 12 PM MST - Authority response to RFP comments: June 17, 2026 - Proposal due date: June 22, 2026, 12 PM MST - Proposer interviews (if any): July 7-10, 2026 - Selection of preferred proposer and contract award: July 14, 2026 Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format via email to the procurement contact. Late proposals may not be considered. The proposal should include a cover letter, firm overview, relevant experience, narrative regarding approach to the scope of work, project team structure, project timeline, fee structure proposal, value-added services proposal, and a copy of the proposer's form service agreement. Proposals will be evaluated based on the offer most advantageous to the Authority, with criteria including: relevant experience and qualifications (25%), quality and clarity of proposed approach (25%), demonstrated success in similar searches (20%), commitment to diversity and inclusion (10%), cost and value (10%), and references (10%). The Authority reserves the right to modify the procurement process, reject any or all proposals, waive deficiencies, and cancel the procurement. All communications regarding the RFP must be made through the procurement contact. Proposals will be valid for 180 days from the proposal due date.
The proposal due date is no later than June 22, 2026, 12 PM MST.
Proposals will be evaluated based on the offer most advantageous to the Authority, using criteria including relevant experience and qualifications (25%), quality and clarity of proposed approach (25%), demonstrated success in similar searches (20%), commitment to diversity and inclusion (10%), cost and value (10%), and references (10%).
Proposers must demonstrate minimum qualifications including experience with startup organizations or newly formed authorities, knowledge of regional transportation systems and governance, a strong track record of diverse candidate recruitment, expertise in executive assessment methodologies, and the ability to complete searches within an aggressive timeline.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for a site visit.
The bid notice does not require the submission of samples.
The RFP comment deadline is no later than June 12, 2026, 12 PM MST.
The Authority may reject proposals that are submitted late, and discussions with the preferred proposer may be terminated if contractual differences cannot be resolved within one week of the notice of intent to award.
