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URL:https://www.watertown-ny.gov/events/44296/
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SUMMARY:RFP #2026-09 Fixed Route Transit System Evaluation & Service Planning Study
DESCRIPTION:LEGAL NOTICE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSRFP #2026-09: Fixed Route Transit
 System Evaluation & Service Planning Study
 Issuing Agency: City of Watertown, New YorkThe City of Watertown, New York, hereafter known as the City,
 is seeking sealed proposals from qualified vendors to provide proposals for a
 Fixed Route Transit System Evaluation and Service Planning Study.Sealed proposals for furnishing and delivery of services asrequired and as set forth in these specifications prepared by the City ofWatertown will be received until 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, EST inthe Purchasing Department, Suite 206, City Hall, 245 Washington Street,Watertown, NY. Submission  Method: RFP responses must be enclosed and sealed in a plain envelope and     clearly marked “RFP #2026-09: Fixed Route Transit System Evaluation &     Service Planning Study” on the front of the envelope.Strict  Rejection Rule: Telephoned, faxed, or electronically submitted proposals     or amendments will NOT be accepted. Any proposal not in accordance with     these instructions or in the forms prescribed, or not containing all     statements contained on said proposal form, may be rejected.Copies of the specifications may be obtained by contacting
 Tina Bartlett-Bearup, Purchasing Manager, City of Watertown, at (315) 785-7749
 or via e-mail at tbartlettbearup@watertown-ny.gov. Proposals shall be submitted
 only in the form hereinafter set forth on the forms furnished with all the
 blanks filled in.This project is supported by financial assistance from the
 U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) (under
 Grant No. NY-2022-060-01) and the New York State Department of Transportation
 (NYSDOT).Federal  Share (FTA): 80% New  York State Share (NYSDOT): 10% Local  Share (City of Watertown): 10% The City of Watertown, in accordance with Title VI of the
 Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title
 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A,
 Office of the Secretary, Part 21, hereby notifies all bidders that it will
 affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this
 advertisement, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Minority and
 Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) will be afforded full opportunity to
 submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated
 against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration
 for an award.Pursuant to New York State Finance Law §§ 139-j and 139-k,this solicitation imposes certain restrictions on communications between theCity and a bidder during the procurement process. Bidders are cautioned thatall contacts, questions, or requests for clarification regarding this RFP mustbe directed exclusively to the Designated Contact Person named below. Designated  Contact: Tina Bartlett-Bearup, Purchasing ManagerPhone:     (315) 785-7749Email:     tbartlettbearup@watertown-ny.govThe City of Watertown reserves the right to reject any or all
 proposals, to waive any informalities or technicalities in the bidding, and to
 award the contract in the best interest of the City.
LOCATION:City Hall  at 245 Washington Street, Watertown, New York 13601
GEO:43.97263;-75.909384
UID:b31e595b-7a06-4f48-a586-fc4f318f305420260922T150000@www.watertown-ny.gov
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