Bids, RFPs & Vendor Information

Bids, RFPs & Vendor Information

The Maine Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Eastern Maine Development Corporation, administers a certification program for DBE vendors.

If you would like more information about how to become a certified DBE vendor, please visit the EMDC website at https://www.mainedbe.com/become-certified/

2025 DBE Goal Update

Notice of Comment Period

Greater Portland Transit District is updating its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and Goal for its Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funded projects for the Federal fiscal years 2025 through 2027, with a goal of 1.59%. 

Please review and provide any comments of input by May 7, 2025. Public comments will be taken via email, phone or regular mail.

Search below for current bid opportunities as well as to view our history of closed bids.

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

Status: Closed

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Publish Date: January 12, 2022
Deadline: February 03, 2022 12:00 pm

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.

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

Status: Closed

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Publish Date: December 22, 2021
Deadline: January 14, 2022 12:00 pm

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.

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

Status: Closed

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Publish Date: November 02, 2021
Deadline: November 23, 2021 12:00 pm

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.

RFP #2021-006 Marketing & Creative Services

Status: Closed

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Publish Date: October 27, 2021
Deadline: November 24, 2021 12:00 pm

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.

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

Status: Closed

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Publish Date: January 17, 2026
Deadline: January 17, 2026

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

RFP #2021-005 Commercial Leasing Brokerage Services

Status: Closed

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Publish Date: September 13, 2021
Deadline: September 29, 2021 12:00 pm

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.

BID #2021-002 Uniform Clothing

Status: Closed

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Publish Date: May 04, 2021
Deadline: June 03, 2021 12:00 pm

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.

RFP #2019-005 Financial Audit Services

Status: Closed

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Publish Date: April 12, 2021
Deadline: May 04, 2021 12:00 pm

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Financial Audit Services

RFP #2019-005 Financial Audit Services

Greater Portland Transit District (GPTD) is requesting proposals from qualified firms of certified public accountants to audit its financial statements and issue reports for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2021 through December 31, 2025.  Proposals will be accepted electronically until Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 12:00pm noon.

General Scope

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

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

esanborn@gpmetro.org

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 esanborn@gpmetro.org to ensure that your firm is listed as a vendor for this RFP.

RFP #2019-010 Banking Services

Status: Closed

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Publish Date: December 30, 2019
Deadline: January 23, 2020 1:30 pm

Notice To Respondents

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

RFP #2019-010 Banking Services

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Banking Services until Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. .

General Scope

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

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

Ellen Sanborn, Finance Director at esanborn@gpmetro.org

Qualifications

Contact esanborn@gpmetro.org to register and receive RFP.

RFP #2019-008 Furnishing Non-registering Fareboxes

Status: Closed

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Publish Date: October 11, 2019
Deadline: November 07, 2019 1:00 pm download this documentRFP #2019-008 Full RFP download this documentRFP #2019-008 Addendum #1 download this documentRFP #2019-008 Addendum #2

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Furnishing Non-registering Fareboxes

RFP #2019-008 Furnishing Non-registering Fareboxes

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Furnishing Non-registering Fareboxes until Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 1:00pm EST.

General Scope

  • Greater Portland Transit District (“GPM”) is soliciting proposals for Furnishing Non-registering Fareboxes for the Greater Portland Metro located at 114 Valley St. Portland, Maine 04102.

Proposals shall include the Metro provided Proposal Pages and returned EITHER in sealed envelopes clearly identified with the bid's number and title, or via email to esanborn@gpmetro.org . Late proposals shall not be accepted.

This project is paid for all or in part by Federal Transit Administration monies, and is therefore subject to federal procurement and contracting requirements. Vendors are required to be registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM) in order to be awarded contracts funded by the Federal government. For more information, please visit the SAM page at www.sam.gov .

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

Contact Person

Lauren Shaw to register your company: lshaw@gpmetro.org.
Questions, contact Ellen Sanborn: esanborn@gpmetro.org

Qualifications

Vendors must be registered with Metro to submit a proposal. Receipt of this document directly from Metro indicates registration. Vendors can register by emailing lshaw@gpmetro.org

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