Vehicle Sharing Program
RFP CQ9034/KB
The Washington
Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) is soliciting Requests-for-Proposals
for a contractor or contractors to establish and operate in the Contractor's
name a Shared-Vehicle Operation at and near selected Metrorail
Stations approved by Metro. The contractor is expected to offer a share
of revenues to Metro. The Contractor shall select the Metrorail Stations
where it would like to locate the vehicles based upon a pre-defined
list of available stations from Metro. The Contractor shall organize
the business, procure necessary equipment, obtain all necessary licenses
and permits, and have a complete organization ready to begin service
at the start date of the Contract.
The Contract
will be for a base period of one-year with a four one-year option period,
exercisable at the sole discretion of Metro. It is the intent that the
program will provide value, accessibility and convenience to customers,
as well as enhance Metrorail ridership.
You can download the Request for Proposal by going to the Metro Site at WMATA.COM or clicking at the following link:
http://www.wmata.com/bus2bus/
This is a competitive solicitation
whereby a contract or contracts may be awarded to one or more entities.
The Due Date and Time for the receipt by METRO of the Proposals
is October 31, 2008 at 2:00pm.