Kitsap Transit, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.

Open Procurements

RFP KT 23-840 Destination Signs Retro-Fit

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposals will be received via email by Kitsap Transit NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. June 26, 2023 June 22, 2023 and must be addressed as:

RFP KT #23-840 Destination Signs Retro-Fit

The work consists of manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, and warranty of forty (40) Hanover destination signs for transit coaches. These Hanover signs will replace obsolete equipment currently installed on seventeen (17) Gillig Phantoms and twenty-three (23) 2003 & 2004 Gillig buses.

Please contact Michael Ricketts at michaelri@kitsaptransit.com if interested in this project.

RFP KT 23-840 (PDF)
Addendum #1 (PDF)

RFP KT 23-836 SCOOT Car Reservation System

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposals will be received via email by Kitsap Transit NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. June 9, 2023 and must be addressed as:

RFP KT #23-836 SCOOT Car Reservation System

The work consists of providing, implementing, and supporting the replacement of Kitsap Transit's current digital SCOOT Car Reservation system. This project is intended to improve Kitsap Transit operations and provide customers with a streamlined real-time smartphone and web-based application for information on KT service.

Please contact Michael Ricketts at michaelri@kitsaptransit.com if you are interested in this project.

RFP KT 23-836 (PDF)

 

RFP KT 23-839 On-Demand Services Software and Planning

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposals will be received via email by Kitsap Transit NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. June 2, 2023 and must be addressed as:

RFP KT #23-839 On-Demand Service Software and Planning

Kitsap Transit is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a software solution to manage Kitsap Transit’s On-Demand services. It is anticipated that there will be a phased implementation beginning September 2023. Vendors are to provide a software solution only; Kitsap Transit will provide drivers.

RFP KT 23-839 (PDF)
Addendum #1 (PDF)
Addendum #2 (XLSX)
Addendum #2 (PDF)
Addendum #3 (PDF)
Addendum #4 (PDF)

Small Works and Consultant Roster Application

Kitsap Transit maintains our Small Public Works Roster and Consultant Roster in MRSC Rosters online database.  Businesses interested in working with Kitsap Transit on projects using a roster contracting process must register at www.mrscrosters.org and select Kitsap Transit in their application. 

If you have roster registration questions, please contact MRSC Rosters at mrscrosters@mrsc.org.  For questions regarding a specific project, please contact Kitsap Transit at 360.479.6960.

A list of projects awarded using the small works process is available upon request. To request a copy of the list, contact Patrick Rogers at patrickr@kitsaptransit.com.

Contracts Pending Award

There are no contracts pending award at this time.

Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

Kitsap Transit has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Part 26.  Kitsap Transit has received Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation, and as a condition of receiving this assistance, Kitsap Transit has signed an assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR Part 26.

It is the policy of Kitsap Transit to ensure that DBE’s defined in part 26, have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in DOT–assisted contracts.  It is also our policy:

1. To ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts;
2. To create a level playing field on which DBE’s can compete fairly for DOT-assisted contracts;
3. To ensure that the DBE Program complies with applicable laws;
4. To ensure that only firms that fully meet 49 CFR Part 26 eligibility standards are permitted to participate in the DBE Program;
5. To help remove barriers to the participation of DBE’s in DOT assisted contracts;
6.  To assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the market place outside the DBE Program.

Upcoming Federally Funded Procurement Opportunities:

How to participate:
Kitsap Transit encourages participation by all firms wishing to participate in Kitsap Transit contracting opportunities. Firms seeking to be certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) should contact the state of Washington Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE).

How do I become certified as a DBE?
Contact the Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprises in Olympia, Washington for information on the eligibility criteria, instructions and certification materials.

Check their website at www.omwbe.wa.gov/ (external link) or call the OMWBE at 360.664.9750.

DBE Program (PDF)

KITSAP TRANSIT DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GOAL

(Federal Fiscal Years 2021-2023)

Kitsap Transit’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for fiscal years 2021 through 2023 is two point nine two percent (2.92%) DBE participation in Kitsap Transit federally funded contracting activities. The intent of the goal is to promote an environment of equal opportunity for local, certified DBEs to participate in Kitsap Transit’s federally funded contracting activities. The goal is an aspirational goal representative of the number of ready, willing, able and certified DBEs in the local market.

DBE Goal Methodology FFY2021-2023 (PDF)