RFP for Rural Transportation Third-Party Operator

Three Rivers Regional Commission, hereinafter referred to as the “Commission” or ”TRRC”, invites proposals for a service provider, hereinafter referred to as the “TPO”, for the operation of the TRRC 7-County Section 5311 public transit service and the Coweta County 5311 public transit service including services ordered by the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS). In this Request for Proposals (RFP) and subsequent contract references to “Three Rivers Regional Commission,” “Commission,” or “TRRC” shall also include “Coweta County. The initial contract term shall be nine months with an option at the discretion of the Commission to extend for four (4) additional years. This public transit service is a federal and state-subsidized service through 49 USC Section 5311, Federal Transit Administration Other than Urbanized Areas Transit Fund Program. Funding may also be provided through other FTA programs including 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grants and 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors

and Individuals with Disabilities and other federal and state programs that may be available. Copies of the Request for Proposal (RFP) document may be obtained from: Three Rivers Regional Commission Transit Contact Person: Pavielle Ludlow Telephone Number: (678) 692-0510 Email Address: pludlow@threeriversrc.com The Commission seeks proposals from qualified firms or organizations (public, private, non-profit) with experience in all aspects of public transportation administration, planning, management, operations, and vehicle maintenance, and coordination with Commission, regional, state, and federal agencies. The RFP is publicly advertised and issued to all requesters. There will be a non-mandatory Preproposal Conference on October 22, 2019, at 11:00 AM at the offices of the Three Rivers Regional Commission Office, 120 N. Hill St., Griffin, Georgia. A conference line will be available as an option to appearing in person. Prospective bidders who will be utilizing the conference line must submit the name of attendee, company, and contact information to Pavielle Ludlow, Transit Program Manager, pludlow@threeriversrc.com before 11:00 AM EST on October 21, 2019. Public receipt of proposals will be held. Proposals must be received by 12:00 PM on November 19, 2019, Eastern Standard Time at the Three Rivers Regional Commission Administration Office. After such time on the same day, proposals will be publicly acknowledged in the Three Rivers Regional Commission Office, 120 N. Hill St., Griffin, Georgia. Proposals shall be clearly marked and sealed. The Commission will then distribute the proposals to the evaluation committee for review. The proposals will be kept confidential until the evaluation is complete.