Download Access System RFP

Spokane Transit Authority
CAD and Mobile Data Computer System
RFP# 14-STA-496
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PROCUREMENT TIMELINE
Provided below is the proposed procurement timeline. Unexpected events may cause the timeline to
change. Spokane Transit reserves the right to revise the procurement timeline.
Date
April 24, 2014
May 13, 2014
June 9, 2014
TBD
August 2014
September 2014
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Event
Project advertised
Pre-proposal meeting and site tour
Proposals due at 4:00 PM local time
Demonstration and Interviews of topranked Respondents
Contract executed
Installation begins
PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENTS
6.1. Proposal Format
Proposals shall be submitted in 8½” x 11” size, printed or typewritten, and no graphics shall be greater
than 11” x 17” size. Proposals shall use English units of measure, and all text shall be in the English
language. Proposals shall not include any unnecessarily generic or elaborate promotional material.
Electronic documents shall be submitted on a Compact Disk (CD). Digital Versatile Disk (DVD), or flash
memory device in PDF Document Format.
NO PRICE INFORMATION SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE TECHNICAL ELEMENT OF THE
PROPOSAL; PRICE INFORMATION SHALL ONLY BE CONTAINED IN THE SEPARATE, SEALED
PRICE PROPOSAL.
6.2. Environmental Response Submission Compliance
In an effort to promote greater use of recycled and environmentally preferable products and minimize
waste, all responses submitted should comply with the following guidelines:
All copies should be printed double sided.
All submittals and copies should be printed on recycled paper with a minimum post-consumer content of
30% materials other than trees, such as kenaf).
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Unless absolutely necessary, all responses and copies should minimize or eliminate use of
non-recyclable or non re-usable materials such as plastic report covers, plastic dividers, vinyl
sleeves and GBC binding. Three ringed binders, glued materials, paper clips and staples are
acceptable.
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Proposers should submit materials in a format which allows for easy removal and recycling of
paper materials.
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