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Closed Solicitations
The following is a list of FHATA's upcoming bid and proposal opportunities. All dates and times are subject to change and FHATA reserves the right to cancel any solicitation at any time. All public events (bid openings and conferences) are held at FHATA, 5815 Marlatt Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66503 unless otherwise indicated.
Transit Performance Analysis Software Services (SaSS)
Request for Information: # FY21-1003
Issue Date: February 22, 2021
Statement of Information Due by: 5:00 PM (CST), February 26, 2021
Opportunity Type: Request for Information
FHATA is seeking a well-qualified software service provider, to provide transit performance analysis software as a service, in order to track the Agency's fleet assigned to fixed-routes, and to provide a customer interface to improve our rider's experience. Firms submitting a State of Information (SOI) must demonstrate comparable project-type experience. The Contract(s) that may be awarded following this Request for Information process will be based upon, without limitation, FHATA’s procurements and related applicable laws.
Specifications include: Cloud based software; does not require additional peripheral equipment to be installed on vehicles; uses current infrastructure (tablets, camera systems); must integrate in an open source and APIs to feed from our current CAD/AVL System, MTM (previously named, Reveal Management Services Inc.); transit specific; provides real time run time, on-time performance.
This project will be funded with federal and state funds, federal certifications will be required to be acknowledged and signed.. Vendors can submit their Statement of Information or contact Melanie Tuttle with questions, via email to mtuttle@fhata.org.
Architectural and Engineering Services
Request for Qualifications:
Issue Date: February 8, 2021
Statement of Qualifications Due by: 1:00 PM (CST), March 9, 2021
Pre-Submittal Conference: 2:00 PM (CST), February 24, 2021
Questions due by: End of day February 24, 2021
Opportunity Type:
FHATA is seeking a well-qualified Architecture and Engineer Firm (A&E Professional) to provide architecture, engineering, and design related services (Services), as further described in this RFQ and Attachments. We are seeking a firm with experience in transit storage and maintenance facilities, multi-modal planning, bus transit infrastructure, architecture, engineering, and pre-construction. Firms submitting a State of Qualifications (SOQ) must demonstrate comparable project-type experience. The Contract(s) that may be awarded following this Request for Qualification process will be based upon, without limitation, FHATA’s professional service procurements and related applicable laws. A&E Professional’s responsibilities will be determined on a per Project Scope Basis. Construction budgets are not currently identified.
Any individual(s) or firm(s) proposing to perform architectures, engineering services, environmental services, pre-construction, and construction services must be appropriately licensed / registered in the State of Kansas at the time of submission of the Qualifications.
This project will be funded with federal and state funds. It is the bidder's responsibility to check the website to stay up to date with this bid invitations, including accessing addendums. Please contact Melanie Tuttle via e-mail of your interest in solicitation at mtuttle@fhata.org. FHATA will not be responsible for communicating with firms that do not notify us of their interest in this solicitation.
Transit Vehicles Surveillance System
Invitation to Bid #:
Issue Date: October 23, 2050
Quotes Due by: 5:00 PM, November 23, 2020
Pre-Bid Conference: N/A
Questions due by: End of day November 4, 2020
Public Bid Opening: 1:00 PM (CST), November 24, 2020 (via Zoom, information provided in bid packet)
Opportunity Type: invitation to Bid
Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency (FHATA) is soliciting firm fixed bid proposals from qualified Vendors to acquire a new security surveillance video system for its bus transit fleet. This project will be funded with federal and state funds. It is the bidder's responsibility to check the website to stay up to date with the bid invitations, including accessing addendums. In order to receive direct communication regarding this invitation you must notify us of your intent to bid. Please contact Melanie Tuttle via e-mail of your interest in solicitation at mtuttle@fhata.org. FHATA will not be responsible for communicating with firms that do not notify us of their interest in this solicitation.
Bid Awarded To: AngelTrax (IVS, Inc.)
Notice of Awards Date: December 10, 2020
Audit and Consulting Services
Request for Proposal#:
Issue Date: September 25, 2020
Original Proposal Due by (extended): 5:00 PM, Friday October 23, 2020
Extended Due Date: 5:00 PM, Thursday November 5, 2020
Pre-Bid Conference: N/A
Questions due by: End of day October 7, 2020
Public Bid Opening: N/A
Opportunity Type: Request for Proposal
FHATA is soliciting firm cost proposals for the following primary tasks, audit and consulting services for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. The successful proposer(s) may be retained for an initial three (3) year term. FHATA reserves the right to exercise two (2) one (1) year extension options through June 30, 2025. It is FHATA's intent to award one or more contract(s) no later than October 31, 2020.
Please contact Melaine Tuttle via e-mail of your interest in solicitation at mtuttle@fhata.org.
Risk Management and Insurance Broker/Consultant Services
Request for Proposal#:
Issue Date: August 12, 2020
Quotes Due by: 5:00 PM, Thursday August 28, 2020
Pre-Bid Conference: N/A
Questions due by: End of day August 21, 2020
Public Bid Opening: N/A
Opportunity Type: Request for Proposal
FHATA is soliciting firm cost proposals for the following primary tasks: Analysis, recommendation, negotiation and placement of insurance (Workman’s compensation, liability and employee benefits). FHATA requires that for all tasks, the successful Proposer assign a dedicated representative to work with the Agency and it’s Risk Management team.
Please contact Melanie Tuttle via e-mail of your interest in solicitation at mtuttle@fhata.org.
(Re-posted) Vehicle Tires and Tire Services
RE-Bid #:
Issue Date: July 1, 2019
Pre-Bid Conference: July 10, 2019 at 9:30 am
Onsite Location: 5815 Marlatt Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66503
or Conference Call-In: (dial in number) 1-631-619-8194 (conference code) 125 483 143#
Questions due by: July 10, 2019
Public Bid Opening: July 19, 2019, 2:00 PM, 5815 Marlatt Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66503
Opportunity Type: Invitation to Bid
FHATA is soliciting bids for purchase of vehicle tires and tire services commencing July 2019, through June 30, 2020 (with two, one-year options to renew through 2022). It is the bidder's responsibility to check the website for any addendum's or signatures sheets prior to submitting their bids.
Please contact Melanie Tuttle via e-mail of your interest in solicitation at mtuttle@fhata.org.
Bus Stop and Route Signs
Issue Date: July 12, 2019
Quotes Due by: 2:00 PM, Thursday July 18, 2019
Pre-Bid Conference: N/A
Questions due by: End of day July 15, 2019
Public Bid Opening: N/A
Opportunity Type: Request for Quote
FHATA is soliciting quotes for purchase of bus route and bus stop signs commencing July 2019, through June 30, 2020 (with two, one-year options to renew through 2022). It is the bidder's responsibility to check the website for any addendum's or signatures sheets prior to submitting their bids.
Please contact Melanie Tuttle via e-mail of your interest in solicitation at mtuttle@fhata.org.
Contact Information
5815 Marlatt Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 537-6345
fhata@fhata.org