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This request for proposal (RFP) is to seek proposals from qualified consultants for the purpose of obtaining information and pricing to conduct Feasibility studies for a Fixed Route in Montezuma County.
Only qualified individuals with experience with Feasibility Studies may respond to this RFP.
Your proposal should be addressed as follows:
Name:
Title:
Entity:
Address:
Evaluation of each proposal will be scored on the following six factors:
Notification of award:
The proposer’s proposed price for services should include a not-to-exceed total fee. Any out-of-pocket expenses should also be indicated, including travel expenses.
Payment terms will be agreed upon with the proposer.
The proposer agrees to keep the information related to all contracts in strict confidence. Other than the reports submitted to Montezuma County, the proposer agrees not to publish, reproduce or otherwise divulge such information in whole or in part, in any manner or form, or authorize or permit others to do so, taking such reasonable measures as are necessary to restrict access to the information, while in the Proposer’s possession, to those employees on the Proposer’s staff who must have the information on a “need to know” basis.
The proposer, in its proposal, shall, as a minimum, include the following:
The proposer should describe the current challenges and opportunities specific to our organization. Describe how your firm is best suited to assist our organization in facing those challenges and opportunities moving forward.
The proposer should clearly describe the scope of work to be performed in alignment with this RFP. The successful proposer in this RFP process will accomplish the following, in addition to other inclusions identified throughout the RFP. These include:
The proposer should describe its understanding of our industry by providing specific industry knowledge and expertise.
The proposer should briefly describe the qualifications of staff to be assigned to the engagement (if applicable). Descriptions should include:
The proposer should describe its organization, experience level (in relation to work to be performed) and structure. Description should include:
The proposer should describe its approach to the work to be performed.
Montezuma County intends to select the proposal that is most advantageous to itself.
Montezuma County may, at its discretion, request presentations by or meetings with any, all or none of the proposers to clarify or negotiate modifications to the proposers’ proposals.
However, Montezuma County reserves the right to make an award without further discussion of the proposals submitted. Therefore, proposals should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms, from both technical and price standpoints, that the proposer can propose.
Montezuma County contemplates award of the contract to the responsible proposer with the highest total points.
| 07/14/2023 | RFP Issued |
| 08/2/2023 | Deadline for question submissions |
| 08/31/2023 | Deadline for receipt of proposals |
| 09/14/2023 | Initial review of received proposals |
| 10/04/2023 | Evaluations of proposals |
| 11/04/2023 | Final decision is made |
These documents are available in alternative formats upon request; please contact Kelli Hargraves, Director, 970-564-4105 to discuss your request.
Reasonable Modification Policy
To make a request follow the guidelines below and submit your request in writing or over the phone to Kelli Hargraves, Director,
[email protected],
109 W Main St Ste 170 Cortez, CO 81321
No individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of MOCO, or be subject to discrimination by MOCO.
A reasonable modification is a change or exception to a policy, practice, or procedure that allows persons with disabilities to have equal access to programs, services, and activities. MOCO will make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures when necessary to ensure access to transit services for individuals with disabilities, unless:
Eligibility Criteria
An individual is eligible to be considered to receive a reasonable modification if that individual has:
Requests for Reasonable Modification
MOCO shall follow these procedures in taking requests:
Requests for accommodation may be made either orally or in writing. The reasonable accommodation process begins as soon as the request for accommodation is made. The request can be submitted in any written format. Alternative means of filing a request, such as personal interviews, phone calls, or taped requests, will be made available for persons with disabilities if unable to communicate their request in writing or upon request.
Interactive Process
When a request for accommodation is made, MOCO and the individual requesting an accommodation must engage in a good faith interactive process to determine what, if any accommodation shall be provided. The individual and MOCO must communicate with each other about the request, the process for determining whether an accommodation will be provided, and the potential accommodations. Communication is a priority throughout the entire process.
Time Frame for Processing Requests to Provide Reasonable Modification
MOCO will process requests for reasonable accommodation and then provide accommodations, where appropriate, in as short a time frame as reasonably possible. MOCO recognizes, however, that the time necessary to process a request will depend on the nature of the accommodation(s) requested and whether it is necessary to obtain supporting information.
Granting a Reasonable Modification Request
As soon as MOCO determines that a reasonable accommodation will be provided, that decision shall be immediately communicated to the individual. This notice must be in writing in order to maintain the required information for reporting purposes. Upon request, alternative means of response will be provided.
In choosing among alternatives for meeting nondiscrimination and accessibility requirements with respect to new, altered, or existing facilities, or designated or specified transportation services, MOCO shall give priority to those methods that offer services, programs, and activities to qualified individuals with disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Denial of Reasonable Modification Request
As soon as MOCO determines that a request for reasonable accommodation will be denied, MOCO will communicate the basis for the decision in writing to the individual requesting the modification. The explanation for the denial will clearly state:
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