Transit Regulation Government Bids & RFPs

The anticipated start date for the contract is August 1, 2026.

Payment will be processed electronically through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAFW) system. Specific document types for payment requests include Cost Voucher, Invoice, Receiving Report, Progress Payment Request, Performance Based Payment Request, and Commercial Financing Request.

Award will be based on technical acceptability and price, considering factors such as technical capability, staffing approach, clearance, total evaluated price, recent and relevant past performance, and transition and continuity plan.

Offerors must be certified participants in the SBA 8(a) business development program under NAICS code **** personnel must possess and maintain a secret security clearance and required DTMO TRAX certifications.

Failure to be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and Wide Area Work Flow (WAFW) at the time of quote submission, or not being a certified 8(a) participant, could lead to disqualification.

Proposals are due by 2:00 PM EST on July 6, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Group's Regional Bid Notification System Bidnet Direct portal on or before 2:00 p. m. , July 6, 2026.

Payment for work completed is expected within 30 days of receipt of a properly executed invoice. The contractor may expect payment for work completed within 30 days of receipt of a properly executed invoice.

The award will be based on cost, knowledge and current experience of key individuals, the firm's experience and history, and capacity and project organization. Proposals will be reviewed in accordance with the following criteria, listed in order of importance: 11. 1 Cost. . . 11. 2 Knowledge and current experience of key individuals. . . 11. 3 Firms experience and history. . . 11. 4 Capacity and project organization.

Proposers must be qualified individuals or firms with specialized experience and technical competence. They must demonstrate their firm's experience, history, capacity, and project organization. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the requirements described in these specifications.

Failure to submit certified payroll records on time may result in penalties of up to $100 per day following a 14-day grace period. Failing to submit on time may result in penalties of up to $100 per day following a 14-day grace period.

Protests must be submitted in writing and received by the Director of Central Services no later than five (5) calendar days after the bid award. Any protest to the Division of Central Services consideration of any bid must be submitted in writing to the address listed below and received by the Director of Central Services no later than five 5 calendar days after the bid award.

Proposals lacking complete documentation or failing to comply with instructions may be deemed nonresponsive. Proposals lacking complete documentation may be deemed nonresponsive. Failure to comply with the instructions in this section of the RFP may be deemed nonresponsive.

Proposals are due by 1:45 p. m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Contractor shall submit monthly invoices to Chemung County with required documentation for reconciliation. Payment is based on NYSTOA, federal, state, and local funds, and any other agreed-upon subsidies.

Award will be made to the responsible, responsive firm submitting the proposal deemed most favorable and in the best interest of the agencies, based on fee schedule (40%), approach and methods (30%), and company and team profile and experience (30%).

Proposers must demonstrate relevant experience in providing transportation services, including small urban and rural deviated fixed-route systems, non-emergency human services transportation, and coordinated transportation services. They must also have a strong customer satisfaction record and provide references.

The agencies will assess penalties for noncompliance.

Appointments for a facility tour can be made by contacting Courtney Dunn at **** will be conducted through June 25, 2026.

Protests must be submitted in writing to the Chemung County/City of Elmira Purchasing Department. Protests before solicitation must be received at least five federal working days prior to bid opening. Protests after opening and prior to award must be received within five working days of bid opening.

Proposals may be considered informal if not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions. Failure to submit required forms may be grounds for rejection.

Respondents are advised that the government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the government to determine the organizations qualifications to perform the work.