Invoice Consulting Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

Lot 1: [ PHA MIN. NO. ][ PHA FILE NO. ] FORMAL- FURNISH ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, SUPPLIES, SUPERINTENDENCE, INSURANCE, INCIDENTALS, AND ALL OTHER THINGS NECESSARY TO PERFORM SERVICES FOR INVESTMENT CONSULTING AND ADVISORY SERVICES ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT DATED [ ENTER CONTRACT DATE]. ALL INVOICES AND CORRESPONDENCE SHALL BE ADDRESSED TO THE ATTENTION OF [ ENTER CONTACT? S NAME]. A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE MUST BE PROVIDED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF ANY WORK. THE PORT AUTHORITY MAY AT ITS OPTION, CANCEL THIS PURCHASE ORDER AT ANY TIME AND PAY THE CONSULTANT FOR ACTUAL SERVICES PERFORMED BASED ON THE WORK PERFORMED UP UNTIL RECEIPT OF SUCH WRITTEN NOTICE.

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a consulting team for a task order contract for transit planning, research, and data reporting. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Ohio Buys by the published deadline. Pre-proposal questions must be received by the close of business on the Thursday prior to the scheduled opening date. The contract will run through June 30, 2027. The successful firm will assist with various tasks, including contract management, research, planning, alternative fuels operations, data and reporting, project management, and supporting small urban transit agencies. A separate cost proposal is required in Excel format. The total contract amount is unknown, as each task will be autonomous. ODOT and the successful proposers will negotiate the costs for each approved task. Proposals must include an implementation/management plan, organizational structure/staffing plan, DBE participation plan, and signed FTA required federal clauses, affidavits for affirmative action and noncollusion. The technical proposal will be scored by a proposal review team. The vendor with the lowest cost per quality point will be recommended for award.

Proposals must be submitted in separate Adobe Acrobat PDF format, limited to 9 MB total email size. One non-redacted and one redacted version (removing company information) are required. Electronic verification of receipt is provided. Late proposals will not be accepted. Proposals are valid for 90 days following the deadline, and any extension granted. Evaluation uses a point method. NWSA may request clarifications or additional information. Selection may be based on initial evaluation criteria alone or a shortlist for interviews and reference checks. Final selection based on cumulative score. News releases require prior NWSA approval. All costs incurred by proposers. Bidders protesting must file a written protest within two business days of the event, including specific factual and legal grounds, supporting documents, notice to apparent low bidder, and specific relief requested. NWSA will consider the protest and may provide other affected bidders the opportunity to respond. Final decision within six business days (or three if only one protest). Failure to comply with protest procedures results in waiver. Timely and proper compliance with protest procedures is a condition precedent to judicial consideration. NWSA encourages participation by MWBE firms certified by the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE). Proposals are public documents after evaluation, negotiation, and award. Consultant must clearly identify any protected portions with words like confidential, proprietary, or trade secret. If a request for disclosure is made, the vendor will have 10 days to seek a protective order. The agreement is for water quality program support services (MS4 permit). Compensation is on a fully burdened, time and materials basis, not exceeding $100,000 without prior written approval. Consultant responsible for costs beyond the agreed amount without an amendment. Invoices submitted monthly to ***@***. *. * for the previous calendar month. Invoices submitted 90 days or more after services are completed are subject to nonpayment. No interest on payments. Agreement length from execution date to xxdatexx. Terms and conditions attached. Conflicts of interest, subconsultants, compliance with laws, records retention, intellectual property ownership, disclosure, compensation, invoices, payment schedule, deliverables, drawing, specification and GIS standards, security, prevailing wages, oncall definitions, task orders, and termination are also detailed.