PUBLIC NOTICES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR
TRANSIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FOR THE
VALLEY TRANSIT DISTRICT - DERBY, CT
RFP #01-2010

The Valley Transit District (VTD) is seeking competitive proposals from qualified firms to provide management services necessary for the efficient operation of the public transportation system and facilities under policies, standards, and procedures established by VTD and as VTD may require. 

The proposer must have significant experience in transit management and shall demonstrate capacity to provide such services.

Proposals are to be submitted in accordance with the requests for proposals which may be obtained from: the Valley Transit District web site at www.valleytransit.org or Valley Transit District 41 Main Street, Derby, CT 06418 (203-735-6824).  Proposals will be accepted at the VTD facility until 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 22, 2010.  VTD reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or parts thereof.

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Valley Transit District requests that all interested vendors email mpandolfi@valleytransit.org with their contact information to notify the District of interest in this RFP. Any addenda to this RFP will be posted on VTD’s website and sent via US mail.

Valley Transit District

Addendum No. 1

To

Request for Proposal

RFP # 01-2010

NOTICE TO TRANSPORTATION SOFTWARE VENDORS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROVISION OF Demand Response
System Management Software Solution and Mobile Data Computers

The Valley Council of Governments is seeking competitive proposals for paratransit scheduling and dispatching software. Complete bid packets can be obtained on the web at http://www.valleycog.org/legal_notices.html  and http://www.valleytransit.org/

The deadline for receipt of proposals is 4:00 PM on (July 7, 2010) at the location listed below. One original signature copy and four (4) copies of the vendor’s Technical and Cost Proposal should be submitted in a sealed envelope/package labeled " Software Solution and Mobile Data Computers” and sent to:

Rick Dunne, Executive Director
Valley Council of Governments
12 Main Street, Railroad Station
Derby, CT 06418

All respondents are notified that disadvantaged and women owned enterprises are encouraged to submit responses to this request. The Valley Council of Governments will ensure that respondents to this request will not be discriminated against based on sex, race, color, creed or national origin in consideration of an award.

This project is funded, in part, by Federal funds through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the 49 USC Section 5311, 5307 along with state and local funds. The Valley Council of Governments retains the right to reject any or all proposals, and to withdraw this solicitation at any time.

The Valley Council of Governments is an equal opportunity employer.

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Responses to Questions by Vendors Regarding RFP # 17; Demand Response System Management Software Solution and Mobile Data Computers

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Financial Audit Services

The Valley Transit District, a transit district organized under Connecticut General Statutes, is seeking proposals for financial audit services from certified public accountants.  The audit must meet the 
State Single Audit reporting requirements.

Proposals are for an audit of the District’s FY 2010, plus options for two (2) additional audits for FY 2011 and FY 2012.  Optional years will be at the District’s discretion.

Quotations for the FY 2010 audit as well as for the option years should be offered as a set, not-to-exceed all-inclusive fee.

In addition to the quotation of the audit fee, respondents should provide the District with a quotation of hourly fees for extra work beyond the scope of the audit itself.  Fees should be provided for different classifications of employees.

Prospective respondents are encouraged to contact the District to seek clarification of any questions that may arise in preparing a proposal for the required services.

The deadline for the submission of proposals is 2:00 pm, July 30, 2010.

Proposal and questions regarding proposal instructions should be addressed to:

Mark Pandolfi, General Manager
Valley Transit District
41 Main Street
Derby, CT  06418
203-735-6824 ext 103
mpandolfi@valleytransit.org

Valley Transit District Audit RFP Addendum (Vendor Clarifications) Number 1

VTD Financial Statement 2009

VTD Single State Audit 2009