R2000-82 AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

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�\ • REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - TRANSIT PLANNING STUDY- Project Description: The City of Decatur, IL, is issuing this request for proposals (RFP) for a consultant to perform a comprehensive review of the operations of the Decatur Public Transit System. The City plans to contract with a single firm to conduct the following work: 1. To collect detailed data on all facets of the present fixed-route transit system; , 2. To assess public opinion regarding the level of service now provided; 3. To measure the unmet demand for fixed route transit service; 4. To measure the effect that the current fare structure has on ridership; 5. To identify and evaluate internal operational deficiencies; 6. To determine the appropriate service area, routes, number of vehicles in service, days and hours of service, fares, etc.; and 7. To recommend the optimum transit system to meet the needs of the public, while staying within the established financial and political limitations. Time and Place of Proposal Openin� Sealed proposals for consultant services will be received at the office of the Mass Transit Administrator, Decatur Public Transit System, 555 E. Wood St., Decatur, IL, 62523, until 2:00 p.m. (Central Time) on July 21, 2000. The proposal opening will take place there, at that time. Additional Information: Complete copies of the RFP package, detailing the specific format required for proposals, may be obtained by contacting the Mass Transit Administrator at the address given above, or by telephone at(217) 424-2820, or by FAX at(217) 424-2818, or by e-mail at pmcchanc@fgi.net. Ri�ht of Selection/Rejection: The City reserves the right to accept any proposal or any part or parts thereof, or to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informalities in any proposal received, and to waive minor deviations from these instructions. However, any proposal which is not in the proper format, does not follow the instructions, or does not provide the information requested, may be subject to immediate rejection. Acceptance of any proposal is subject to concurrence by the Illinois Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation. Fundin�: Any contract resulting from this RFP is subject to a financial assistance contract between the City of Decatur and the Illinois Department of Transportation. Equal Employment Opportunit�EEO) Compliance: Contractors are required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Pro�osal Modification and Withdrawal: Prior to the date/time set for proposal opening, proposals may be modified or withdrawn. After the submittal due date/time,proposals may not be modified or withdrawn for ninety(90) calendar days. Unless an extension is agreed to by both parties,proposals shall be considered to be void ninety(90) calendar days after the submittal due date/time. Paul McChancy Mass Transit Administrator