Madison County Transit, One Transit Way, P.O. Box 7500, Granite City, IL 62040-7500

70 -- CUSTOMER INFORMATION SYSTEM DUE 062797 POC Michael Potter / LaVetta R. Berry Request for Proposals Qualified firms are invited to submit written proposals to the Madison County Transit District (MCT) to provide a Customer Information System (CIS), consisting of computer software applications and hardware devices required to implement a fully integrated, multi-modal ridesharing, fixed route transit and paratransit scheduling and information program. Interested parties are urged to contact LaVetta Berry, Administrative Secretary, at the address and telephone number listed below, to obtain a proposal packet containing detailed technical project specifications, proposal instructions, terms and conditions and forms for response. To be considered, five (5) copies of the proposal and all required attachments must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and received by DISTRICT at the address below no later than 4:00 p.m. CDT, on Friday, June 27, 1997. Any proposal received after that time shall not be considered, but shall be returned unopened to the proposer. Telegraphic or fax submittals shall not be considered. Prospective proposers are advised that any questions or comments pertaining to this solicitation must be received in writing at MCT's offices no later than Friday, May 23, 1997. MCT will respond to all requests received in this manner through an addendum issued to all parties who have made their interest known to MCT. This will be the only opportunity for prospective proposers or other interested parties to discuss the solicitation with MCT personnel prior to the proposal opening date. The right is reserved to accept any bid or any part or parts thereof or to reject any and all bids. Acceptance of any bid is subject to concurrence by the Illinois Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation. This RFP should not be construed as a commitment of any kind whatsoever on the part of MCT to award a contract, or to issue a notice to proceed to any proposer. MCT shall not pay for any costs incurred by any proposer or other party to prepare a proposal or investigate conditions pertaining to this solicitation, nor shall MCT be liable for any costs incurred prior to the execution of a contract and issuance of a formal notice to proceed. Any contract offered by MCT pursuant to this RFP shall be subject to a financial assistance contract between MCT and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), acting on behalf of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Up to eighty percent (80%) of the cost of this project shall be funded by a Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant awarded to MCT. If, for any reason, all or part of the Federal assistance is withdrawn, or if MCT is unable to secure a financial assistance contract with IDOT, then MCT may withdraw this RFP and/or terminate any contract or other commitment entered into, or perceived as such by any proposer or vendor subsequent to this solicitation. MCT has established a goal of ten percent (10%) for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in this project. Any proposer selected must certify compliance with Federal and State of Illinois DBE regulations, and show evidence of good faith in assisting MCT to obtain its DBE participation goal. Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Managing Director Madison County Transit District One Transit Way Granite City, Illinois 62040-7500 (618) 874-7433 (0118)

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