Bids, RFPs & Vendor Information

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Public Involvement Services For Creating & Conducting A Rider & Non-Rider Survey.

RFP #2022-011A Public Involvement Services For Creating & Conducting A Rider & Non-Rider Survey

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Public Involvement Services For Creating & Conducting A Rider & Non-Rider Survey until Friday, March 18, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. EST. Please note the proposals will not be opened publicly due to the current COVID health crisis. Proposals received after that date and time will not be accepted.

Firms interested will need to submit a proposal and pricing electronically to Shelly Brooks at sbrooks@gpmetro.org. Proposals received after that date and time will not be accepted. Please note that Metro administrative offices are closed to the public and non-essential staff is working remotely or partially remotely. Thus, all communication is being handled electronically for this RFP process. RFP packages and any subsequent addenda will be emailed to registered firms, and proposals will have to be submitted via email.

Firms must be registered with the Metro Finance Office in order to submit a package.  To register, email lshaw@gpmetro.org  or call 207-517-3020.  Receipt of this document directly from Metro indicates registration.  Should a firm receive this Request from a source other than Metro, please contact Metro to ensure that your firm is listed as a vendor for this RFP.

General Scope

Metro is soliciting proposals from qualified survey research firms for services related to creating and conducting an extensive rider and non-rider survey as well as analyzing survey data and preparing a variety of reports for management and board of directors.  In order to guide Metro’s future planning for service expansion and reevaluation, a thorough understanding of our existing riders’ as well as non-riders’ current travel patterns, typical schedules, vehicle ownership, and other characteristics is required in order for Metro to generate data-driven plans for service expansion and route planning. Metro seeks to conduct a rider and nonrider survey to better understand these trends.

This work will constitute a three (3) year contract consisting of two separate survey efforts: One in Spring 2022, and another in 2023 or 2024.

Questions

All questions should be made in writing and directed to Mike Tremblay, Director of Transit Development, by email at mtremblay@gpmetro.org and be received no later than Thursday, March 10, 2022. Questions received after this time will not be answered before the submission deadline. No verbal instructions or clarifications will be provided to any Respondent. Any questions or requests for clarification will be answered in the form of written Addendum and sent to all registered firms by March 11, 2022. Acknowledgment of any addendum is required with the proposer’s submission.

Federal Requirements

Metro 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. Vendors should also be aware of FTA requirements for contracts, attached as part of this solicitation in APPENDIX 1, which will be included in the contract with the successful proposer.  

The selected firm, based on the final cost negotiated in their agreement, will be required to sign “Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Other Ineligibility, and Involuntary Exclusion”, as enclosed in this RFP.   

Vendors should note that following announcement of an award decision, all submissions in response to this RFP will be considered public records available for public inspection pursuant to the State of Maine Freedom of Access Act.  Unless indicated by the proposer in their submission, Metro will not undertake to determine whether any proposal or part of any proposal is confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure.

Insurance and Indemnification

The successful proposer shall agree to defend, indemnify and save Metro harmless from all losses, costs or damages caused by his acts or those of his agents.  Before signing the contract, the successful proposer will produce evidence that they have secured Public and Automobile Liability insurance coverage in amounts not less than $400,000 per person and occurrence for bodily injury, death and property damage, protecting the contractor and Metro, and naming Metro as an additional insured from such claims; Worker's Compensation insurance; and Professional Liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 for errors and omissions.

Reservation of Rights

Metro reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to waive any informality, should it be deemed in the best interest of Metro to do so.

During the evaluation process, Metro reserves the right to request additional information or clarifications from proposers.  Vendors are also noticed that Metro, as required by FTA, will conduct a check with the System for Awards Management (SAM) for any disbarment or disqualification from being awarded work that is paid for with federal funds.   Vendors are encouraged to register in SAM if they have not previously done so.

Metro reserves the right to retain all packages submitted and to use any ideas in a package regardless of whether that firm is selected.  Submission of a package indicates acceptance by the firm of the conditions contained in this request, unless clearly and specifically noted in the package submitted and confirmed in the contract between Metro and the selected firm.

It is the custom of Metro to pay its bills within 30 days following acceptance of the work, and following the receipt of correct invoices for all items covered by the contract.   Metro is exempt from the State's sales and use tax as well as all Federal excise taxes.

February 24, 2022                                                                               Shelly Brooks, Finance Director

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

Contact Person

Registration: Lauren Shaw, Executive Assistant, lshaw@gpmetro.org
Questions: Mike Tremblay, Director of Transit Development, mtremblay@gpmetro.org
Final Submission: Shelly Brooks, Finance Director, sbrooks@gpmetro.org

Qualifications

Complete RFP emailed after registration is complete.

Plan Holder List

Affirm Agency
Pewaukee, WI 53072

Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
Medford, MA 02155

Morris Communications, Inc. (WBE)
Kennebunkport, ME 04046

Pan Atlantic Research
Portland, Maine 04101

Portland Research Group
Portland, Maine 04101-4777

University of Southern Maine Cutler Institute
Portland, Maine 04102

Resource Systems Group Inc.
White River Junction, VT 05001

Etc Institute
Olathe, KN 66061

CEO CJI Research, LLC
Columbus, OH 43215

Zilo International Group LLC
Centennial, OH 80122

Allied Solutions Enterprise
Carmel, IN 46032

Westat
Rockville MD 20850

NovaTech
Sainte-Julie, QC J3E1Z4, Canada

FHI Studio
Hartford, CT 06103

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Real-Time Information Signs At Bus Shelters.

RFP #2022-002 Real-Time Information Signs At Bus Shelters

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Real-Time Information Signs At Bus Shelters until Friday, April 1, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. EDT.

General Scope

Metro is seeking product and general pricing information from established digital hardware/software providers to provide real-time arrival signage at bus stops.  Real-time arrival information would utilize existing Metro General Time and Frequency Specification (GTFS) and Application Programming Interface (API) to display the estimated arrival times and/or wait times for bus routes.  Metro will consider any and all products that can provide this information to the public in a clear yet unobtrusive manner. 

All responses should be emailed to mtremblay@gpmetro.org., or sent by mail to Greater Portland Metro Transit District, Attn: Mike Tremblay, 114 Valley Street, Portland, Maine 04102 by Friday, April 1, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. All questions about the RFI should be directed to Mike Tremblay, in writing, at mtremblay@gpmetro.org.

Purpose & Disclaimer

Greater Portland Metro is interested in gathering non-binding product and pricing information for real-time information displays at bus stops

The intent of this RFI is solely to collect company information, estimates for software and support costs, and to evaluate options for various hardware and software models for real-time information. All information gathered will aid in the future development of a realistic scope and budget for procurement of an as-yet unknown number of such displays.

This RFI is not an official solicitation for bids; no award will be made as a result of this process. The responses received to this RFI will be used in the development of future procurement procedures that may result in a contract with one or more successful vendors. 

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

Background

Greater Portland Transit District (“Metro”) is seeking information from digital hardware/software providers to supply real-time arrival signs for bus shelters, along with all components and specifications required to install them on our standard bus shelter. 

Metro provides fixed-route and express bus service throughout the Greater Portland region, including the communities of Portland, Westbrook, Falmouth, Freeport, Yarmouth, Brunswick, and Gorham. Metro has approximately 50 bus shelters, with plans to expand steadily in 2022 and beyond. Metro has over 600 bus stops in its system, most of which are standalone signs at boarding platforms.

While real-time arrival information is already available online and on smartphone apps, real-time arrival information at bus stops provides this useful information to all transit users and passersby, regardless of their access to a smartphone. Real-time arrival information helps users reduce wait times at stops, allowing them to confidently make one more errand before the bus arrives, or provide certainty that the bus will be arriving. Real-time arrival information can also serve as a way to market Metro to potential new riders, as passersby may notice that a bus is coming soon that may get them to their destination more quickly than walking. Real-time information is valuable so that users do not need to read maps and schedules to use the bus.

As part of an effort to improve public visibility and ridership, Metro seeks to deploy a small number of real-time arrival signs at bus shelters in 2022.  As more funding comes available and as shelters are installed and upgraded, additional real-time arrival signs will be deployed in the future. 

Real-time information is most desirable at bus stop locations that serve multiple routes, or where service is most frequent; this is the case along Congress Street and Washington Avenue in Portland, as well as at Metro’s hub on Elm Street in Portland. In the long term, Metro envisions real-time arrival information at most bus shelters.   

Products intended to be installed on shelters should be compatible with Metro’s standard shelter, which is included as Attachment A. Metro also seeks signage that can be mounted to sign posts. Proposals will be considered for all product models, including signs that require grid power and solar-powered displays. Depending on the range of options and how they fit with Metro’s stop and shelter network, multiple vendors and products may be selected as part of a future bid. Real-time information displays that are overhead, mounted on a shelter post, or elsewhere on the shelter will be considered.

Specifications

Metro is seeking information on signs that have the following characteristics: 

1. Metro seeks options for digital signs that are powered by the grid, with alternative solar-powered options for locations where grid power is not available. Metro understands that the capabilities of solar-powered signs are limited compared to grid-powered signs; the information displayed on either sign should be displayed in a similar manner so there is no significant difference in how a user experiences each sign type.
2. Solar-powered signs that have the ability to be standalone (i.e. not mounted to a shelter) are desirable. Real-time information signs will be requested at locations that do not have space required for a bus shelter. 
3. All digital signs should have appropriate brightness for legibility in direct sunlight. Dynamic dimming capability to reduce light pollution at night will be considered a positive.
4. Ability to also render images and video content is desirable; however, Metro may prefer more basic text-only signs at some or all locations due to cost.
5. Text on overhead signage should be visible to anyone in the shelter or walking past the shelter. Signage that overhangs the sidewalk or bus stop landing area shall meet ADA requirements for mounting height. 
6. All digital signs shall provide for at least a 4G connection via a cellular modem.
7. Digital signs that provide for at least one method of audio equivalence shall be preferred. 
8. All digital signs shall be lockable and include vandal resistant enclosures that leave no exposed access or ports.
9. All digital signs shall be appropriately rated for the region’s temperatures and weather conditions.
10. Any additional information or features about venders’ products that are not discussed herein.

Content Management

Metro will control the design of the information displayed on digital signs—both visual design and how real-time data are presented to riders. Metro seeks information on the following:

• The ability to display a live URL/QR code on any digital sign, screen type permitting
• The ability to disseminate a backup file (static or video) that is displayed in the event that a sign loses connectivity for more than 60 seconds
• The ability for users at Metro, or its designated agents, to have authenticated access to the Concessionaire’s CMS
• The ability to access the Concessionaire’s CMS programmatically via an Application Programming Interface (“API”). If or when Metro maintains its own CMS for digital signage, Metro’s CMS shall be able to send content to the Concessionaire’s CMS via a secure API connection.

Information Requested

Vendors are encouraged to submit the following materials to support the information and cost gathering efforts of Greater Portland Metro as we move forward to issuing a future RFP: 

Company Background & Experience: Briefly state your interest in and qualifications for launching a microtransit system within the Greater Portland Metro service area. Please include the following information:

• Company name, location, primary contact, and number of employees
• Products, services, and typical market
• Examples of other microtransit services similar to Metro’s scope

Available Products and Services: Provide a list of products and features available. Specify how content management would work. Provide information on installation, ongoing technical support, warrantee information, etc. 

Pricing: Include general pricing information for all products and services available, for budgeting purposes. Discuss how pricing changes based on scale, if applicable. Include pricing for ongoing technical support and content management.  Include pricing for delivery and installation, if applicable.

Lead time: Provide current lead times for delivery of products. 

References and testimonials: Provide references and testimonials for products, if available.

Project Timeline

Metro hopes to deploy real-time information on bus shelters sometime in 2022, with additional deployments into 2023 and 2024. 

Next Steps

Metro staff will review provided information and may ask vendors to provide additional information about their equipment. Metro will use information gathered in this RFI to issue a procurement for real-time information systems.

Ownership of Submitted Materials

All materials submitted to and accepted by Metro in response to this RFI shall be retained by and become property of Metro. 

Contact Person

Mike Tremblay, Director of Transit Development, mtremblay@gpmetro.org

Plan Holder List

Transit Signal Priority
RFQ#2021-005
Bidders List

C & C Consulting Engineers, Inc. (MBE)
1380 Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA 02135

Gorrill Palmer
707 Sable Oaks Drive, Suite 30
South Portland, ME 04106

Sebago Technics, Inc.
75 John Roberts Road #4a
South Portland, ME 04106

VHB
500 Southborough Drive, Suite 105B
South Portland, ME 04106

VN Engineers, Inc (WBE)
116 Washington Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519

Nelson/Nygaard
77 Franklin St, Floor 10
Boston, MA 02110

BidPrime, Inc
2211 South Interstate 35
STE 401
Austin, TX 78741

SLR Consulting
SLR International Corporation
99 Realty Drive
Cheshire , CT 06410

Public Records
Deltek, Inc.
2291 Wood Oak Drive, Herndon VA 20171

Tylin International
12 Northbrook Drive
Falmouth, ME 04105

Construction Journal
20 Farrell Street
South Burlington, VT 05403

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Large Sized Low Floor Transit Buses

RFP #2022-002 Large Sized Low Floor Transit Buses

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Large Sized Low Floor Transit Buses until Tuesday, Mardch 15, 2022 at 4:00pm.

General Scope

Sealed proposals for the above project, addressed to Greater Portland Transit District, 114 Valley Street, Portland, Maine 04102, and clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the name of the proposer and project title, will be received until 4:00 PM on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.   Late proposals will not be accepted. Proposals will not be publicly opened. All proposals and evaluations will be kept strictly confidential throughout the evaluation, negotiation and selection process. Only the members of the Selection Committee and other GPTD officials, employees and agents having a legitimate interest will be provided access to the proposals and evaluation results during this period. 

Proposers must submit two hard copies and one electronic copy of the Proposal.  In case of any discrepancies, the hard copy shall be considered in evaluating the Proposal, and the electronic version is provided for the GPTD’s administrative convenience only.

All questions and requests for approved equals shall be directed in writing ONLY to the GPTD Office at the above address and be received no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on February 10, 2022 (FAX 207-774-6241, or email sbrooks@gpmetro.org). Questions or requests received after this time will not be addressed.  Responses that substantially alter this bid and determinations of approved alternates will be issued in the form of a written addendum to all bid holders registered with the GPTD Office. Oral explanations or interpretations given before the award of the contract will not be binding.

If it should appear to a prospective Proposer that the performance of the Work, or any of the matters relating thereto, is not sufficiently described or explained in the RFP or Contract Documents, or that any conflict or discrepancy exists between different parts of the RFP or Contract Documents or with any federal, state, or local law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or GPTD policy or other standard or requirement, then the Proposer shall submit a written request for clarification to the GPTD within the time period specified above.  

Requests for approved equals must be supported with technical data, test results, or other pertinent information that allows GPTD the ability to fully evaluate the request.  Addendums will be issued to all registered proposers on or before Thursday, February 17, 2022.

Proposals from vendors not registered with the GPTD Office may be rejected; receipt of this document directly from GPTD indicates 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.  The GPTD reserves the right to reject proposals from unregistered vendors. Should a vendor receive this RFP from a source other than GPTD, please contact 207-774-0351 to ensure that your company is listed as a vendor for this bid.  All proposals must include the attached forms.  Proposals will remain open for sixty (60) days after their opening.  

Award of this RFP is contingent upon federal funding approval.   The GPTD reserves the right to withdraw its award arising from this RFP if anticipated or actual funding is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any manner.  This RFP will result in a contract between the successful Proposer (“Contractor”) and the GPTD with a contract term of 3 years, starting at the award of this contract, and will be subject to financial assistance provided by a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) Urbanized Area Formula (“Section 5307”) Grant. Accordingly, all Proposers must comply with all applicable Federal laws and regulations and all terms and conditions prescribed in any grant agreement between the FTA and the GPTD—including the pre-award requirements and the contract terms and conditions set forth herein.   Federally required certifications, as referenced in this RFP, must be completed and submitted with each proposal.   Any failure of the GPTD to specifically identify herein any applicable Federal or state requirements does not relieve any Proposer or the Contractor of the responsibility to meet or exceed any such requirements.

By submitting a Proposal in response to this RFP, the Proposer, if selected as the Contractor, agrees to comply with the provisions, terms and conditions set forth in the Contract Documents, which form the Contract between Contractor and GPTD (the “Parties”), and agrees to execute said Contract within ten (10) days of receipt of the Notice of Award and Contract for Execution unless otherwise mutually agreed to by the Parties. If the selected Contractor fails to execute the Contract Documents in accordance with these requirements, GPTD may, at its option, determine that the Contractor has abandoned the Contract, and thereupon, the Proposal and acceptance shall be null and void. 

By submitting a Proposal, the Proposer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the GPTD and its officers, agents and employees, including consultants, from and against any and all liabilities, damages, claims, demands, liens, encumbrances, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, and suits or actions or proceedings, including attorney's fees arising out of or resulting from the submittal, evaluation, award, or other performance of any acts or omissions concerning this RFP and contract award, if any.   Successful proposer will also be required to procure and maintain insurance coverages as detailed in this RFP under the Contract Documents.

GPTD is exempt from federal and state excise, sales and use taxes.  Said taxes shall not be included in the price proposal for this RFP. 

It is the custom of GPTD to pay its bills within 30 days after completion and acceptance of the work, and the receipt of properly documented invoices for that work covered under the contract.  In submitting proposals under these specifications, Proposers should take into account all discounts, both trade and time, allowed in accordance with this payment policy and quote a net price.

As required by Federal Law, and in keeping with good practice, the Proposer, if selected as the Contractor, agrees to pay each subcontractor for satisfactory performance of its work no later than thirty days from the receipt of each payment the prime contract receives from GPTD. The Contractor agrees further to return retainage payments to each subcontractor within thirty days after the subcontractor’s work is satisfactorily completed. Any delay or postponement of payment from the above referenced time frame may occur only for good cause following written approval of the GPTD. This clause applies to both DBE and non-DBE subcontracts.

GPTD reserves the right to waive any informalities in proposals, to accept any bid or portions thereof, and to reject any or all proposals, should it be deemed by GPTD in its sole discretion to be in the best interest of GPTD to do so.   GPTD also reserves the right to undertake discussions with one or more Proposers, and to accept that Proposal or modified Proposal which, in its judgment, shall be most advantageous to the GPTD, considering price and other evaluation criteria.  

GPTD reserves the right to substantiate the Proposer’s qualifications, capability to perform, availability, past performance record, and to determine that any Proposal is prepared in accordance with the instructions and requirements of this RFP to be nonresponsive.  

The GPTD reserves the right to cancel this procurement in whole or in part, at its sole discretion, at any time before the Contract Documents is fully executed. 

Contact Person

Registration: Lauren Shaw, lshaw@gpmetro.org.
Questions & Requests for approved equals (in writing only): Shelly Brooks, sbrooks@gpmetro.org or fax to 207-774-6241.

Qualifications

Full RFP will be sent electronically upon registration.

Bidders List

updated 2/11/2022)

• Gillig - (HQ) 451 Discovery Dr. - Livermore, CA 94551
• New Flyer of America - 6200 Glenn Carlson Dr. - St. Cloud, MN 56301
• ENC (subsidiary of REV Group) – ElDorado National California Inc. - 9670 Galena St. #3089 - Riverside, CA 92509
• PWXPress - 1900 Coffeeport Rd. - Jacksonville, FL 32208
• Deltek - 2291 Wood Oak Dr. - Herndon, VA 20171
• Creative Bus Sales, Inc. - 14740 Ramona Avenue - Chino, California, 91710
• Moltec International – 2-2699 Bristol Circle - Oakville, ON Canada
• TransitGUARD - PO Box 3771 - Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
• Technology International, Inc. - 1349 South International Parkway, Suite 2411 Lake Mary, FL 32746
• Nova Bus (US) Inc. - 260 Banker Rd. - Plattsburgh NY 12901

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Public involvement Services For Creating & Conducting Rider & Non-Rider Survey

RFP #2022-001 Public involvement Services For Creating & Conducting Rider & Non-Rider Survey

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Public involvement Services For Creating & Conducting Rider & Non-Rider Survey until Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 12:00pm noon EST.

General Scope

• Greater Portland Transit District (“GPM”) is soliciting proposals for Public involvement Services For Creating & Conducting Rider & Non-Rider Survey for the Greater Portland Metro located at 114 Valley St. Portland, Maine 04102.

Metro is soliciting proposals from qualified survey research firms for services related to creating and conducting an extensive rider and non-rider survey as well as analyzing survey data and preparing a variety of reports for management and board of directors.  In order to guide Metro’s future planning for service expansion and reevaluation, a thorough understanding of our existing riders’ as well as non-riders’ current travel patterns, typical schedules, vehicle ownership, and other characteristics is required in order for Metro to generate data-driven plans for service expansion and route planning. 

This work will constitute a three (3) year contract consisting of two separate survey efforts: One in Spring 2022, and another in 2023 or 2024.

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

To register, please contact eqiu@gpmetro.org

Questions

All questions should be made in writing and directed to Mike Tremblay, Director of Transit Development, by email at mtremblay@gpmetro.org and be received no later than Thursday, January 27, 2022 at noon EST. Questions received after this time will not be answered before the submission deadline. No verbal instructions or clarifications will be provided to any Respondent. Any questions or requests for clarification will be answered in the form of written Addendum and sent to all registered firms by January 28, 2022. Acknowledgment of any addendum is required with the proposer’s submission.

Qualifications

Firms interested will need to submit a proposal and pricing electronically to Shelly Brooks at sbrooks@gpmetro.org. Proposals received after that date and time will not be accepted. Please note that Metro administrative offices are closed to the public and non-essential staff is working remotely or partially remotely. Thus, all communication is being handled electronically for this RFP process. RFP packages and any subsequent addenda will be emailed to registered firms, and proposals will have to be submitted via email.

Firms must be registered with the Metro Finance Office in order to submit a package.  To register, email eqiu@gpmetro.org  or call 207-517-3020 ext. 10.  Receipt of this document directly from Metro indicates registration.  Should a firm receive this Request from a source other than METRO, please contact Metro to ensure that your firm is listed as a vendor for this RFP.

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Computer Hardware.

RFP #2021-008 Notice To Vendors Greater Portland Metro Request For Bids Computer Hardware

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Computer Hardware until Friday, January 14, 2021 at 12:00pm Noon.

General Scope

Metro is accepting bids from companies who provide computer hardware equipment. Bids will be accepted until 12:00 noon on Friday, January 14, 2021. The award will be to one vendor to provide all items, based upon the total amount of the bid calculated using quantities for items listed in the bid. The award will be to one vendor to provide all items, as specified, based upon the total amount of the bid provided. 

Questions about this bid should be addressed via email to sbrooks@gpmetro.org, and received no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday, January 5, 2021. Funding for this clothing is paid for all or in part by Federal Transit Administration monies, and is therefore subject to federal procurement and contracting requirements. 

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

Contact Person

To register, please contact eqiu@gpmetro.org.

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Office Furniture Supply, Delivery & Installation

RFP #2021-007 Office Furniture Supply, Delivery & Installation

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Office Furniture Supply, Delivery & Installation until Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at noon EST.

General Scope

Greater Portland Transit District (Metro) is accepting proposals for supply, delivery and  installation of office furniture for Metro offices located at 127 St. John Street Portland, Maine. 

Metro expects the work to be completed in early 2022. The space contains several offices, a  reception area, a conference room and small break area. Metro is requesting proposals to furnish  the area. Detailed listing of the furniture specifications and floor plan are included in the RFP  document.

A full copy of the requirements and specifications can be obtained by registering with the Metro  office. Firms must be registered with the Metro Finance Office in order to submit a package.

To register, contact eqiu@gpmetro.org or 207-517-3020 ext. 10. Receipt of this document directly from  Metro indicates registration. Should a firm receive this Request from a source other than Metro,  please contact eqiu@gpmetro.org to ensure that your firm is listed as a vendor for this RFP.

Metro 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

To register, please contact eqiu@gpmetro.org.

Qualifications

A full copy of the requirements and specifications can be obtained by registering with the Metro  office. Firms must be registered with the Metro Finance Office in order to submit a package.

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Marketing & Creative Services.

RFP #2021-006 Marketing & Creative Services

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Marketing & Creative Services until Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at noon EST.

General Scope

Metro is soliciting proposals for marketing and creative services to assist with marketing for a series of ridership recovery initiatives. Beginning in early 2022, Metro will begin rolling out a series of service improvements, equipment upgrades, fare policy changes and promotions, and bus stop improvements. The selected firm will also assist Metro with ongoing marketing and creative services through 2024.

A full copy of the requirements and specifications can be obtained by registering with the METRO office. Firms must be registered with the Metro Finance Office in order to submit a package. To register, contact eqiu@gpmetro.org or 207-517-3020 ext. 10. Receipt of this document directly from Metro indicates registration. Should a firm receive this Request from a source other than Metro, please contact eqiu@gpmetro.org to ensure that your firm is listed as a vendor for this RFP.

METRO 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

To register, contact eqiu@gpmetro.org or 207-517-3020

Qualifications

A full copy of the requirements and specifications can be obtained by registering with the METRO office. Firms must be registered with the Metro Finance Office in order to submit a package.

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Engineering Services For Transit Signal Priority Readiness Analysis

RFP #2021-005 Engineering Services For Transit Signal Priority Readiness Analysis

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Engineering Services For Transit Signal Priority Readiness Analysis until Friday, October 29, 2021, at 1:30 p.m.

General Scop

Metro is soliciting proposals for transportation engineering services to perform a readiness  inventory and implementation materials for transit signal priority (TSP) along two or more transit  corridors in Portland, Maine. The inventory will consist of reviews of traffic signal equipment  along the corridors and reviews of Metro equipment and software as necessary. The chosen consultant  will provide a list of hardware and software needs to provide TSP, as well as cost estimates, so  that Metro can acquire funding and implement in 2022. Equipment specifications will also be  provided by the consultant to enable the project to be ‘bid ready’ in 2022.

A full copy of the requirements and specifications can be obtained by registering with the Metro  office. Firms must be registered in order to submit a proposal. To register, email eqiu@gpmetro.org  or call 207-517-3020 ext.10. Receipt of this document directly from Metro indicates registration. 

Should a firm receive this Request from a source other than Metro, please contact Metro to ensure  that your firm is listed as a vendor for this RFQ and can receive any RFQ addenda. Metro 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 RFQ and contract, and are  included in the RFP document.

Contact Person

To register, contact eqiu@gpmetro.org

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Commercial Leasing Brokerage Services.

RFP #2021-005 Commercial Leasing Brokerage Services

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Commercial Leasing Brokerage Services, related to the sub-leasing of some sections(s) of a building leased by Metro, until Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 12:00 noon, by emailing to gjordan@gpmetro.org..

General Scope

• Greater Portland Transit District (“GPM”) is soliciting proposals for Commercial Leasing Brokerage Services related to the sub-leasing of some sections(s) of a building leased by Metro.  for the Greater Portland Metro located at 114 Valley St. Portland, Maine 04102.

 GPTD is a is a municipal transit district formed under M.R.S.A Title 30-A, Part 2.5, Section 163, providing public transportation to the member cities of Portland and Westbrook, and the Towns of Falmouth, Yarmouth, Freeport and Brunswick.  More information about GPTD can be found on www.gpmetro.org

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

gjordan@gpmetro.org

Questions

Questions about this RFP should be emailed to gjordan@gpmetro.org and be received no later than Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 12:00 noon. A response, if provided, will be in the form of an addendum and will be sent to all registered bidders on file.

Qualifications

Interested firms must be registered with GPTD in order to submit a proposal.  Receipt of this document directly from GPTD indicates registration.  Should a firm receive this Request from a source other than GPTD, please contact gjordan@gpmetro.org to ensure that your firm is listed as a vendor for this RFP.

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Bids Uniform Clothing

BID #2021-002 Uniform Clothing

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Uniform Clothing until Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 12:00pm noon.

General Scope

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

Metro is accepting bids from companies who provide uniform wearing apparel, some with embroidered logo, for its employees. Bids will be accepted until 12:00 noon on Thursday, June 3, 2021. The award will be to one vendor to provide all items, based upon the total amount of the bid calculated using estimated quantities for the contract term. This award will be for a five year term from notice of award.

Vendors interested in submitting bids will need to submit pricing by electronic Excel worksheet, provided by Metro. To receive this worksheet and full specifications, email esanborn@gpmetro.org.

Questions about this bid should be addressed via email to esanborn@gpmetro.org, and received no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Funding for this clothing is paid for all or in part by Federal Transit Administration monies, and is therefore subject to federal procurement and contracting requirements.

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

Contact Person

Ellen Sanborn, Finance Director
esanborn@gpmetro.org

Special Requirements

Vendors interested in submitting bids will need to submit pricing by electronic Excel worksheet, provided by Metro. To receive this worksheet and full specifications, email esanborn@gpmetro.org.