Bids, RFPs & Vendor Information

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Bulk Filter Purchase

BID #2023-006 Bid For Bulk Filter Purchase

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Bulk Filter Purchase until Friday, November 17, 2023 at 2:00pm EST.

General Scope

• Greater Portland Transit District (“GPM”) is soliciting bids for the projected needs for 2024 for selected filters to maintain our fleet of buses. Part numbers and quantities are provided in the details of the BID.

A full copy of the requirements and specifications can be obtained using our electronic bidding system at colbisecure bids link to the RFP.

In order to participate in this RFQ, firms must register at www.colbisecurebids.com .

GPM receives funding from the Federal Transit Administration and as such is required to follow federal procurement regulations and to require its consultants and contractors to understand and adhere to those requirements. FTA requirements are conditions for this RFP and contract, and are included in the RFP document.

Contact Person

Frank Suszczynski, Procurement Manager
fsuszczynski@gpmetro.org

Qualifications

In order to bid, you will need to register at colbisecurebids.com which only takes 2 minutes to complete.

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Bulk Brake Part Purchase

BID #2023-005 Bulk Brake Part Purchase

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Bulk Brake Parts until Friday, November 17, 2023 at 2:00pm EST

General Scope

• Greater Portland Transit District (“GPM”) is soliciting bids for the projected needs for 2024 for a selected supply of brake parts to maintain our fleet of buses. Part numbers and quantities are provided in the details of the BID.

A full copy of the requirements and specifications can be obtained using our electronic bidding system at colbisecure bids link to the RFP.

In order to participate in this RFQ, firms must register at www.colbisecurebids.com .

GPM receives funding from the Federal Transit Administration and as such is required to follow federal procurement regulations and to require its consultants and contractors to understand and adhere to those requirements. FTA requirements are conditions for this RFP and contract, and are included in the RFP document.

Contact Person

Frank Suszczynski, Procurement Manager
fsuszczynski@gpmetro.org

Qualifications

In order to bid, you will need to register at colbisecurebids.com which only takes 2 minutes to complete.

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Microtransit Project Management

RFP #2023-002 Microtransit Project Management

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Microtransit Project Management until Friday, September 15, 2023 at 2:00pm EST.

General Scope

Greater Portland Transit District (“GPM”) is soliciting proposals for consulting and project management services for GPM’s upcoming demand-response transit (“microtransit”) pilot project. GPM seeks professional assistance in preparing the Request for Proposals for microtransit vendors, facilitating the Q&A and addendum process, advising staff and participating in the selection process, managing the start-up process, and providing ongoing assistance during the pilot program, which is funded through 2025.

A full copy of the requirements and specifications can be obtained using our electronic bidding system at colbisecure bids link to the RFP.

In order to participate in this RFQ, firms must register at www.colbisecurebids.com .

GPM receives funding from the Federal Transit Administration and as such is required to follow federal procurement regulations and to require its consultants and contractors to understand and adhere to those requirements. FTA requirements are conditions for this RFP and contract, and are included in the RFP document.

Metro encourages participation by small, women owned, minority, and disadvantaged businesses and supports non-discriminatory, equal-opportunity employment by its contractors.

Contact Person

Frank Suszczynski, Procurement Manager
fsuszczynski@gpmetro.org

Qualifications

In order to bid, you will need to register at colbisecurebids.com which only takes 2 minutes to complete.

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals GPS-Based Transit Signal Priority System

RFP #2023-001 GPS-Based Transit Signal Priority System

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for GPS-Based Transit Signal Priority System until Friday, July 21, 2023 at 3:00pm EST.

General Scope

• Greater Portland Transit District (“GPM”) is soliciting proposals for GPS-Based Transit Signal Priority System for the Greater Portland Metro located at 114 Valley St. Portland, Maine 04102.

A full copy of the requirements and specifications can be obtained using our electronic bidding system at colbisecure bids link to the RFP.

In order to participate in this RFQ, firms must register at www.colbisecurebids.com .

GPM receives funding from the Federal Transit Administration and as such is required to follow federal procurement regulations and to require its consultants and contractors to understand and adhere to those requirements. FTA requirements are conditions for this RFP and contract, and are included in the RFP document.

Contact Person

Shelly Brooks, Chief Financial Officer, sbrooks@gpmetro.org

Qualifications

In order to bid, you will need to register at colbisecurebids.com which only takes 2 minutes to complete.

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Furnish Gasoline and/or Diesel Motor Fuel

BID #41-23 Furnish Gasoline and/or Diesel Motor Fuel

Sealed bids for supplying the City of South Portland (“City”) and Greater Portland Transit District (“GPM”) with its requirements of unleaded automotive gasoline and/or refined dyed diesel fuel for use in City vehicles, from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, will be received at the Purchasing Agent, City Hall, 25 Cottage Road, Second Floor, South Portland, Maine 04106, until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened.

General Scope

Bids shall be submitted on the provided forms, and returned in sealed envelopes clearly identified with the bid's number and title.  All bids shall be held open to acceptance for thirty days from their opening.   Late, unsigned or faxed bids shall not be accepted.

Proposals should be submitted electronically to mfitzgerald@southportland.org with the subject as Bid # 41-23. Electronic copies must be received by the deadline above.

All questions shall be directed, in writing, to the Purchasing Agent at the above address and be received at least five business days prior to the bid opening date (e-mail mfitzgerald@southportland.org).   Questions received after this time will not be addressed.  Responses from the City that substantially alter this bid will be issued in the form of a written addendum to all bid holders registered in the Purchasing Office.   Oral explanations or interpretations given before the award of the contract will not be binding.

Bids from vendors not registered with the Purchasing Office may be rejected; receipt of this document directly from the City of Portland indicates registration.  Should a vendor receive this Invitation from a source other than the City, please contact 207-347-4179 to ensure that your firm is listed as a vendor for this bid.

Contact Person

Matt Fitzgerald: mfitzgerald@southportland.org or (207) 347-4179

Submittal Information

Purchasing Agent, City Hall, 25 Cottage Road, Second Floor, South Portland, Maine 04106

Qualifications

The net per gallon price for gasoline and dyed diesel motor fuel shall be calculated by showing the discount to be subtracted from, or the increase to be added to the average price(s) for Portland, as posted in the OPIS Daily Rack Average, Gasoline and Distillate Reseller Prices on Thursday, June 15, 2023 for gasoline & diesel fuels, and thus showing the net delivered cost to the City. Any Superfund fees or other governmental imposed fees shall be a part of either the discount or increase quoted.

It is understood that contract prices will be subject to the increases or decreases in the prices in the OPIS Daily Rack Average for Gasoline and Distillate Reseller Prices, however, the discount from or the increase to be added to those prices shall remain fixed for the period of award regardless of the bidder's supplier.

Bids are also solicited for a net fixed price on each product, which shall remain in effect for the entire period of award. Bidders wishing to bid in this manner should list their net fixed price in the appropriate space(s) on the Bid Proposal form.

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Admin Space Construction

RFP #2022-006 Admin Space Construction

General Scope

Greater Portland Metro is requesting proposals to complete renovation work involved at their Portland Office building.

The project consists of the renovation of bathrooms to update them for ADA accessibility, removal of walls to enlarge a conference room, installing an interior overhead door, and removal of an office for a new lobby. Trades include ceramic tile; bathroom partitions; plumbing fixtures; finishes; Ceiling Tile and associated work.

All Contractors interested in bidding are required to attend a mandatory pre-bid site walk-through to be held at Greater Portland Transit District (114 Valley Street, Portland, ME 04102) at 1:00PM on November 10, 2022. Last date for questions will be November 15th, 2022 and posted as an addendum.

Sealed proposals in envelopes plainly marked: Proposal for: 2022-006 Admin Space Construction to Curtis Robinson & Lita Semrau at 65 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 04101. Proposals are due by 1:00 p.m. on November 18th, 2022. Proposals will be opened and read aloud at the Conference Room in Port City Architecture at 65 Newbury Street at 1:15 p.m., November 18th, 2022.

Project plans and specifications may be obtained from Port City Architecture Office in person Monday – Friday 9AM to 4PM at 65 Newbury Street, Portland, Maine 04101. They can also be accessed online.

Sets can be accessed online at Port City Architecture’s website on or after November 6th

Go to: https://www.portcityarch.com/planroom/metro-office-renovations-2022-006/

Password: 2022006

On right click, “Bid Documents” then click “Drawings” or “Specifications”

Download available files.

Contact Person

Port City Architecture, Curtis Robinson and Lita Semrau, at curtis@portcityarch.com and lita@portcityarch.com or 207-761-9000

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Bus Wash Rehabilitation

RFP #2022-005A Number-Bus Wash Rehabilitation

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Bus Wash Rehabilitation until Monday, November 14, 2022 at 2pm EST.

General Scope

• Greater Portland Transit District (“GPM”) is soliciting proposals for Bus Wash Rehabilitation for the Greater Portland Metro located at 114 Valley St. Portland, Maine 04102. GPM expects the work to be completed within 90 days of award. Detailed listing of the specifications of the current bus wash system in use, and desired scope of work are included in the RFP document.

A full copy of the requirements and specifications can be obtained using our electronic bidding system at colbisecure bids link to the RFP.

In order to participate in this RFQ, firms must register at www.colbisecurebids.com .

GPM receives funding from the Federal Transit Administration and as such is required to follow federal procurement regulations and to require its consultants and contractors to understand and adhere to those requirements. FTA requirements are conditions for this RFP and contract, and are included in the RFP document.

Metro encourages participation by small, women owned, minority, and disadvantaged businesses and supports non-discriminatory, equal-opportunity employment by its contractors.

Contact Person

Debbie Fitzpatrick
dfitzpatrick@gpmetro.org

Qualifications

In order to bid, you will need to register at colbisecurebids.com which only takes 2 minutes to complete.

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Bus Wash Rehabilitation

RFP #2022-005 Bus Wash Rehabilitation

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Bus Wash Rehabilitation until Friday, August 19, 2022 at 2pm EST.

General Scope

• Greater Portland Transit District (“GPM”) is soliciting proposals for Bus Wash Rehabilitation for the Greater Portland Metro located at 114 Valley St. Portland, Maine 04102.

A full copy of the requirements and specifications can be obtained using our electronic bidding system at colbisecure bids link to the RFP.

In order to participate in this RFQ, firms must register at www.colbisecurebids.com .

GPM receives funding from the Federal Transit Administration and as such is required to follow federal procurement regulations and to require its consultants and contractors to understand and adhere to those requirements. FTA requirements are conditions for this RFP and contract, and are included in the RFP document.

Metro encourages participation by small, women owned, minority, and disadvantaged businesses and supports non-discriminatory, equal-opportunity employment by its contractors.

Contact Person

Shelly Brooks, Finance Director: sbrooks@gpmetro.org

Qualifications

In order to bid, you will need to register at colbisecurebids.com which only takes 2 minutes to complete.

Plan Holders List

Car Wash Tec
Ross & White
NS Wash

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Custodial Services.

RFP #2022-004 Custodial Services

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Custodial Services until Friday, August 19, 2022 at 1pm EST..

General Scope

• Greater Portland Transit District (“GPM”) is soliciting proposals for Custodial Services for the Greater Portland Metro located at 114 Valley St. Portland, Maine 04102.

A full copy of the requirements and specifications can be obtained using our electronic bidding system at colbisecure bids link to the RFP.

In order to participate in this RFQ, firms must register at www.colbisecurebids.com .

GPM receives funding from the Federal Transit Administration and as such is required to follow federal procurement regulations and to require its consultants and contractors to understand and adhere to those requirements. FTA requirements are conditions for this RFP and contract, and are included in the RFP document.

Metro encourages participation by small, women owned, minority, and disadvantaged businesses and supports non-discriminatory, equal-opportunity employment by its contractors.

Contact Person

Frank Suszczynski, Procurement Manager
fsuszczynski@gpmetro.org

Qualifications

In order to bid, you will need to register at colbisecurebids.com which only takes 2 minutes to complete.

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Fluids & DEF with Supply Tank

Fluids & DEF with Supply Tank

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Fluids & DEF with Supply Tank until Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 2:00pm EST.

General Scope

• Greater Portland Transit District (“GPM”) is soliciting proposals for Fluids & DEF with Supply Tank for the Greater Portland Metro located at 114 Valley St. Portland, Maine 04102.

Time sensitive dates for the bid process are:

- Final day for Questions: May 11, 2022 
- Receive Proposals: May 18, 2022 
- Pre-Bid Conference: None 

The bid package will also include other documents that must be completed and returned with the bid. Failure to comply with Instructions or failure to complete and submit all required forms, may be cause for disqualification of the Vendor and rejection of the bid. GPTD reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

GPM receives funding from the Federal Transit Administration and as such is required to follow federal procurement regulations and to require its consultants and contractors to understand and adhere to those requirements. FTA requirements are conditions for this RFP and contract, and are included in the RFP document.

Contact Person

Ryan Ellis via email at rellis@gpmetro.org

Qualifications

Proposals from vendors not registered with the GPTD Office may be rejected. Receipt of full RFP document directly from GPTD confirms registration. Proposers must register with the GPTD’s Finance Office by emailing Lauren Shaw, at lshaw@gpmetro.org, or by contacting the GPTD at 207-774-0351, ext. 10.