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Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Automated Fare Payment & Collection System

RFP #2019-004 Automated Fare Payment & Collection System

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Automated Fare Payment & Collection System until Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 2:00pm EST.

General Scope

• Greater Portland Transit District (“GPM”) is soliciting proposals for Automated Fare Payment & Collection System for the Greater Portland Metro located at 114 Valley St. Portland, Maine 04102.

Metro is soliciting proposals from qualified companies to design, install and maintain a next generation system of software and hardware that allows for electronic payment of transit fares, including reloadable smart cards and mobile application.  This project also includes two other transit organizations City of South Portland Bus Service and Biddeford-Saco Shuttlebus-ZOOM. 

This project is funded in part by the Federal Transit Administration and is therefore subject to federal procurement and contracting requirements, and is subject to Buy America requirements as well as certifications of Debarment and Lobbying.

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, Executive Assistant
lshaw@gpmetro.org
207-517-3020
114 Valley St.
Portland ME 04102
Fax: 207-774-6241

Qualifications

Firms must be registered with METRO, in order to submit proposals and to receive addendum information, by emailing lshaw@gpmetro.org.  Receipt of this RFP directly from METRO confirms registration.  Proposals from vendors not registered with METRO may be rejected. 

There will be a MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING, via teleconference, on Monday, April 8, at 1:30 p.m. EST. Call in information and details will be provided to registered firms before that date.

Contract will require a Letter of Credit (LOC) in an amount equal to the total proposed for the first full year, including hardware costs.  This LOC will remain in effect through full implementation and acceptance. 

Plan Holder List

Bytemark
Delerrock
Masabi
RouteMatch
Token Transit
Vix Technology
Passport Labs Inc. BR>Flowbird
Americaneagle.com
Ridango
SCSOFT

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid Car.

RFP #2019-003 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid Car

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid Car until Wednesday, March 20, 2019 2:00pm, , at which time they will be opened and read. Late bids shall not be accepted.

General Scope

• Greater Portland Transit District (“GPM”) is soliciting proposals for Request For Proposals Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid Car 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 .

Vehicle offered is to be the Honda model Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, brand new, the latest model available as specified, and of good quality and condition. Three (3) complete copies of your bid submission, including any descriptive literature, shall be submitted on the forms provided and in an envelope plainly marked on the outside with the bid’s title and number.

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

Lauren Shaw
lshaw@gpmetro.org
207-517-3020

Plan Holders List

Berlin City Honda
Prime Honda Saco
Charlie's Honda
Lee Honda

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Marketing & Creative Services for Fare Increase & Automated Fare Payment System

RFP #2019-002 Marketing & Creative Services for Fare Increase & Automated Fare Payment System

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Marketing & Creative Services for Fare Increase & Automated Fare Payment System until Thursday, March 21, 2019, at 1:30 pm.

General Scope

Metro is soliciting proposals for marketing and creative services to assist with marketing and public education for two initiatives.  In late summer of 2019, Metro plans to increase fares, in conjunction with implementation of a mobile fare payment system.  Subsequent to that, in early 2020, Metro plans to implement a restructuring of fare types and expand automation to include smart card technology.

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  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.

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

Lauren Shaw
Executive Assistant
GP METRO
114 Valley St., Portland, ME 04102
Email: lshaw@gpmetro.org
Phone: (207) 517-3020
Fax: (207)774-6241

Plan Holders List

Pavlov Advertising LLC - Fort Worth, TX
Rinck Advertising - Lewiston, ME
Rumbletree - North Hampton, NH
The Brand Collective - Auburn, ME
Marcom4 - Greenland, NH
Jones Worley - Atlanta, GA
Transit Marketing, LLC - Tucson, AZ
CIG - Evergreen, CO

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Print & Delivery of Transit Guides & Route Brochures 2019.

RFP #2019-001 Print & Delivery of Transit Guides & Route Brochures 2019

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Print & Delivery of Transit Guides & Route Brochures 2019 until Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 3:00pm.

General Scope

Greater Portland Transit District/METRO is soliciting bids for the printing and delivery of their Transit Guides and also brochures for each of their routes. This solicitation is for two orders for 2019. Orders in 2019 are expected to be printed in January/February and July/August (see timeline).

There may also be occasional orders to replenish stock if needed. These orders would fall outside of this contract. Quantities for 2019 are a good estimate based on history of use, and at what is expected to be the amounts needed for next year. However, GPTD will place orders based on actual need at the time the order is being placed, which may be more or less than indicated. Variance in quantities is not expected to be significant.

Release Date: January 3, 2019
Deadline for submitting questions: January 8, 2019
Bids Due: January 10, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.
Vendor Decision: January 14, 2019

Contact Person

Primary Contact: Lauren Shaw, Executive Assistant
Greater Portland Metro
114 Valley Street Portland, ME 04102
Phone: 207-517-3020 | Email: lshaw@gpmetro.org

Qualifications

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

Plan Holders List

Ram Printing, Inc.
Nova Partners
Creative Imaging
JS McCarthy Printers
CyberCopy

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Transit Advertising Services

RFP #2018-006 Transit Advertising Services

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Transit Advertising Services until 'Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 2:00pm.

General Scope

Greater Portland Transit District (Metro) is accepting proposals for providing to sell and manage advertising on its fixed route transit buses, which provide public transportation service to the communities of Portland, Westbrook, Falmouth, and Gorham, and bus shelters. Metro currently operates 10 local fixed routes, starting at about 5 a.m. and operate until about 12 midnight, with shorter hours on weekends. Metro has numerous transit pass program agreements with a number of educational institutions. These programs provide unlimited access transit passes to high school students at local primary schools, and unlimited access transit pass programs for students, staff, and faculty at Southern Maine Community College and the University of Southern Maine.

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

Lauren Shaw, Executive Assistant
lshaw@gpmetro.org
(207) 774-0351
114 Valley St.
Portland ME 04102

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Consulting and Project Management Services for Automated Fare Collection System

RFP #2018-005 Consulting and Project Management Services for Automated Fare Collection System

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Consulting and Project Management Services for Automated Fare Collection System until Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 2:30 p.m.  where they will be opened and rea.

General Scope

• Greater Portland Transit District (“GPM”) is soliciting proposals for Consulting and Project Management Services for Automated Fare Collection System 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

All questions should be made in writing and directed by e-mail to lshaw@gpmetro.org and be received at least five (5) business days prior to the opening date, no later than Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Questions received after this time will not be addressed. Responses from GPTD that substantially alter this RFP will be issued in the form of a written addendum.

Qualifications

GPTD 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. Firms should also be aware of FTA requirements for contracts, attached as part of this solicitation, which will be included in the contract with the successful proposer. Closely read all FTA requirements contained in the specification documents.

Notice To Respondents

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) Request For Proposals Security Guard Services For Metro Stations & Buses

BID #2018-003 Security Guard Services For Metro Stations & Buses

Greater Portland Transit District (GPM) is accepting proposals for Security Guard Services For Metro Stations & Buses until Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 12:00pm noon.

General Scope

• Greater Portland Transit District (“GPM”) is soliciting proposals for Security Guard Services For Metro Stations & Buses for the Greater Portland Metro located at 114 Valley St. Portland, Maine 04102.

A full copy of the requirements and specifications can be obtained by downloading the PDF from this website: BID #2018-003 PDF.

IGPM 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

Email lshaw@gpmetrobus.com for registration, questions, and submittals