RFP - Zero Emissions Implementation Plan

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals are requested by Redding Area Bus Authority, (RABA), a Joint Powers Authority, for the preparation of a zero emissions implementation plan. All proposals shall be submitted in response to the conditions of this request for proposals (RFP).

It is RABA’s policy to ensure that responders to this procurement shall not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, physical disability or other protected class in the performance of RABA contracts.

All disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) and small business enterprises (SBE) are encouraged to submit proposals. This procurement shall have a DBE goal of 5%. RABA highly encourages the participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). RABA encourages all prime contractors to use qualified SBE (Small Business Enterprise) sub- Contractors on RABA projects, and promotes the direct purchase of goods from qualified SBEs by utilizing SBE vendors when such vendors are available and the price of the goods or services sought is reasonable.

One copy of the proposal, plus USB drive must be submitted to the RABA Clerk’s Office no later than Friday, May 3, 2024, by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Proposals received after the due date may be returned unopened. Submit to: RABA Clerk c/o City of Redding Office of the City Clerk, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001 with “RABA Zero Emission Fleet Conversion Plan Proposal RABA RFP No. 68.” written on the envelope.

Interested parties can download the RFP and any future addenda at:

https://rabaride.com/resources/procurement_opportunities.php and

https://www.cityofredding.gov/government/departments/purchasing/bid_opportunities.php

All proposals and subsequent offers shall be valid for a period of not less than 90 days after proposal deadline.

There will not be a pre-proposal conference for this procurement.

Questions or inquiries are to be submitted via email to the attention of Michelle Kempley, City of Redding Purchasing Officer, via email to [email protected] with a copy to Yujin Copland, RABA Management Analyst II, via email to [email protected].

Questions will be accepted through Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. PDT.

John Andoh
Transit General Manager & Procurement Officer
Redding Area Bus Authority