Description
The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) of New Orleans seeks a qualified consulting firm to provide on‑call technical safety and security support for its transit system. The contractor will perform task‑by‑task services that include safety‑and‑security certification assistance, risk‑based inspection compliance, safety management system documentation and audits, employee safety reporting program development, technical reviews, and training of RTA personnel. The contract is structured as a three‑year base term with two optional one‑year extensions and will be awarded to a small‑business‑qualified firm. The work will be a mix of remote analysis and on‑site field assessments, with no guaranteed minimum workload, requiring flexibility and expertise in federal transit safety regulations (FTA), risk management, and safety system audits.
• Provide on‑call support for SSC, RBI, SMS, ESRP, and FTA safety compliance.
• Conduct technical reviews, audits, and develop corrective‑action plans.
• Deliver safety‑related training (in‑person, virtual, or computer‑based).
• Supply both remote data analysis and on‑site inspections as task orders arise.
• Must be a Small Business Enterprise meeting specific ownership and financial thresholds.