Legal Public Notices

Notice is hereby given that Valley Regional Transit (VRT), the regional public transportation authority for Ada County and Canyon County, is accepting public comments on Addendum 1 to its FY 2021 Program of Projects (POP). The public participation process is being used to satisfy
Valley Regional Transit’s urbanized area grant program of projects public outreach requirements. This POP was prepared pursuant to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines.
VRT invites interested parties the opportunity to submit comments, orally or in writing, regarding the FY 2021 POP Addendum 1 and the overall performance of VRT. The deadline for
providing comment is 11: 59 p.m. on Monday, March 29, 2021.
A copy of the FY 2021 POP Addendum 1 is available for review at the VRT offices at 700 NE 2nd Street in Meridian, Idaho, 83642 on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The Addendum is also posted HERE

You also can request a print copy of the FY2021 POP Addendum #1 by calling 208‐258‐2702 or email: mcarnopis@valleyregionaltransit.org.
There are several ways to learn more about POP Addendum and to provide comment:
 Online
o VRT has scheduled a virtual public meeting on Microsoft Teams. The open house is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Here is the log‐in information: www.valleyregionaltransit.org/POP
 In writing
o By mail: Valley Regional Transit, POP Coordinator, 700 NE 2nd Street, Ste. 100,
Meridian, ID 8642.
o By fax: (208) 846‐8564. Subject: FY2021 POP Addendum
o By email: mcarnopis@valleyregionaltransit.org.
o By phone: (208) 258‐2702. If you have any questions, please send them to mcarnopis@valleyregionaltransit.org or call (208) 258‐2702.
Those needing assistance, including assistance in submitting written comments, may call (208) 258‐2702.
Personas que necesitan asistencia, favor de llamar al número 208‐258‐2702

PROJECT TITLE:  Solicitation No. RFP 2020-12-28

VRT is accepting Proposals for the ADA Eligibility Evaluation Services as set forth in the contract documents for RFP 2020-12-28. Submissions will be received by email at procurement@valleyregionaltransit.org until 4:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

A Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 3 p.m. Mountain Time

By phone – +1 323-484-8960  Access code: 637880420#

Questions about the RFP are due by 4:00 p.m. MT on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Questions can be sent to Kevin Womack, VRT Procurements, at procurement@valleyregionaltransit.org Subject: RFP 2020-12-28.

This federally-funded project entails professional services to:

Valley Regional Transit (VRT) is seeking a firm to provide “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Eligibility Evaluation Services” reviewing access eligibility of our current riders (individuals with disabilities) and new applicants (individuals with disabilities) to ensure only qualified passengers use the service.

The RFP packet can be found on VRT’s website at www.valleyregionaltransit.org or requested by email: procurement@valleyregionaltransit.org.

In determining the most advantageous proposal, the Owner will consider all acceptable proposals on a basis consistent with the procurement package.  The Owner will also consider whether the proposal is a responsible proposer.

Before a contract will be awarded for work contemplated herein, the Owner will conduct such investigation as is necessary to determine the performance record and ability of the Proposers to perform the size and type of work specified under this contract.  Upon request, the Proposer shall submit such information as deemed necessary by the Owner to evaluate the Proposer’s qualifications.

All submissions must be signed and accompanied by evidence of authority to sign.

Valley Regional Transit reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any nonmaterial irregularities in the bids received, and to accept the proposal deemed most advantageous to the best interest of Valley Regional Transit.

Disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability in consideration for an award of any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement.

Valley Regional Transit is a regional public transit authority providing transit, mobility and transportation services to the Ada County and Canyon County areas in southwest Idaho. Valley Regional Transit receives local and federal funding and as such all services shall conform to all Local, State and Federal requirements.

Disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability in consideration for an award of any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement.