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| Solicitation Number | Title | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| 4023000045 | Portable LRV Lifting Jacks and Related Services | Feb. 1, 2023 2 PM |
| 4023000043 | Environmental Engineering and Assessment Services | Feb. 15, 2023 2 PM |
| 4023000065 | West Bellfort Park & Ride Modification Project | Feb. 17, 2023 2 PM |
| 4023000064 | 10 Electric Paratransit Vans and Chargers | Feb. 22, 2023 2 PM |
| 4023000071 | Online Track Safety (Roadway Worker) Training | Feb. 23, 2023 10 AM |
| 4023000042 | Heavy Duty 40-Foot Clean Diesel Transit Buses | March 29, 2023 2 PM |
METRO is committed to providing equal opportunity and fairness in all its procurements. Each tab below contains information based on estimates, assumptions and other data, which are subject to change. Any proposed project/service may vary materially and/or be removed from the final list. This is provided for planning, contracting and teaming purposes only.
| Project Name | Procurement Method | Small Business Goal | Advertisement Month | Project Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Signage and Hardware | IFB | N/A | December | Purchase Digital Signage and Hardware |
| Professional Environmental Engineering and Assessment on 'As Needed' Basis | RFQ | 35% | January | Environmental and Regulatory Support |
| Solar Powered Bus Shelter Light Kit | IFB | N/A | December | Purchase and Delivery of Solar Light Kits for Standard Bus Shelters |
| Park & Ride Services Options | RFP | N/A | January | Contractors to operate METRO Park & Ride designated routes |
The items listed above include Board-approved and non-Board-approved projects.
RFP – Request for Proposal
RFQ – Request for Qualifications
IFB – Invitations for Bid
CSP – Competitive Sealed Proposal
IDIQ – Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity
| Projects | Procurement Method* |
|---|---|
| 40 Foot Transit Bus Purchase | IFB |
| Alternative Service Van(s) Purchase | IFB |
| Battery Electric Bus Purchase | IFB |
| Chargers for Electric Bus at TMC Transit Center | SOLE SOURCE |
| Contracted Park & Ride Service | RFP |
| Cypress T-Ramp (TxDOT Design) | RFQ |
| Electric Bus Civil Infrastructure at TMC Transit Center | IFB |
| Emergency Operations Center (EOC) | RFQ |
| Environmental Engineering and Assessment | RFP |
| Joint Development Technical Assistance Contract | RFQ |
| Leadership Development Program | RFP |
| Northline Transit Center Parking Structure | IFB |
| Supply and Install Switchgears for Electric Bus Stations | IFB (DIQ) |
| Support Vehicles Purchase | IFB |
| Underground Storage Tank Replacement (Multiple Locations) | IFB or RFP |
| West Bellfort Park & Ride and Parking Structure | RFP (CSP) |
| Westheimer 82 BOOST – Package 1 – Civil Infrastructure | RFQ |
* Subject to change.
RFP – Request for Proposal
RFQ – Request for Qualifications
IFB – Invitations for Bid
CSP – Competitive Sealed Proposal
IDIQ – Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity
| Projects | Procurement Method* |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Bayou North Canal Channel | IFB |
| Construction Management Services (Multiple Contracts) | RFQ |
| Facility Tools & Off-Road Equipment Purchase | IFB |
| Fingerprint Services | RFP |
| Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Purchase | IFB |
| Salary Survey | RFP |
| Westheimer 82 BOOST – Package 2 – Civil Infrastructure | RFQ |
* Subject to change.
RFP – Request for Proposal
RFQ – Request for Qualifications
IFB – Invitations for Bid
CSP – Competitive Sealed Proposal
IDIQ – Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity
| Projects | Procurement Method* |
|---|---|
| Gasoline | IFB |
| Stop Loss Insurance | RFP |
| Westheimer 82 BOOST – Package 3 – Civil Infrastructure | RFQ |
* Subject to change.
RFP – Request for Proposal
RFQ – Request for Qualifications
IFB – Invitations for Bid
CSP – Competitive Sealed Proposal
IDIQ – Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity
| Projects | Procurement Method* |
|---|---|
| Bus Operations Facility (BOF) | IFB |
| Dental Insurance | RFP |
| Disability & Family Medical Leave Management | RFP |
| Gulfton BRT | RFP |
| Life, AD&D | RFP |
| Disability Insurance | RFP |
| Maintenance of Way Facility | RFQ |
| Medical Insurance | RFP |
| University BRT Final Design | RFP |
* Subject to change.
RFP – Request for Proposal
RFQ – Request for Qualifications
IFB – Invitations for Bid
CSP – Competitive Sealed Proposal
IDIQ – Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity
In the table below, all letting dates, estimated project values and the SBE% (Small Business Enterprise percentage) are anticipated. The table is sorted by Advertising Date, with the most current date listed first.
| Project Description | Letting Date | Estimated Project Value | SBE% |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bellfort Park & Ride and Parking Structure (CSP) | Q4 2022 / Q1 2023 | $60-75 million | 35% |
| Northline Transit Center Parking Structure (CSP) | Q1 2023 | $35-45 million | 35% |
| Westheimer 82 BOOST - Package 1 (Civil Infrastructure) | Q1 2023 | $11-15 million | 35% |
| Supply and Install Switchgears for Electric Bus Stations | Q1 2023 | $0.5-1 million | TBD |
| Chargers for Electric Bus at TMC Transit Center | Q1 2023 | $1-1.5 million | TBD |
| Electric Bus (Civil Infrastructure) at TMC Transit Center | Q1 2023 | $2-2.5 million | 35% |
| Underground Storage Tank Replacement (Multiple Locations) | Q1 2023 | $15-20 million | 35% |
| Westheimer 82 BOOST - Package 2 (Civil Infrastructure) | Q2 2023 | $9-13 million | 35% |
| Westheimer 82 BOOST - Package 3 (Civil Infrastructure) | Q3 2023 | $3-5 million | 35% |
| Maintenance of Way Facility (CMAR) | Q2 2023 | $30-40 million | 35% |
| Bus Operating Facility (CMAR) | Q4 2023 | $200 million | 35% |
| Inner Katy Bus Rapid Transit – Civil | Q1 2024 | $400-600 million | 35% |
| University Corridor Bus Rapid Transit – Civil | Q3 2024 | $1.5-2 billion | 35% |
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