The City of Tucson has awarded a contract to BICAS (Bootstraps to Share of Tucson) for On Call Community Engagement, Education & Mobility Support Services - FTA. The contract is for a period of 2 years, starting from October 25, 2024, and ending on October 24, 2026. The scope of work includes providing community engagement, education, and mobility support services to the City of Tucson. The services will be provided on an as-needed basis, and the contractor will be required to provide mobile mechanics, basic maintenance courses, and BICAS credit to program participants. The contract has a total value of $82,368 per year, and the contractor will be required to provide a best and final offer (BAFO) price page. Some key points about this contract include:
• The contract is funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
• The contractor is required to comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations, including the Buy America certification.
• The contractor is required to provide a certificate of insurance, which includes liability insurance, automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance.
• The contractor is required to comply with the City of Tucson's protest procedures, which include filing a protest in writing and providing a detailed statement of the grounds for protest.
• The contract includes a provision for the contractor to provide a certification regarding lobbying, which includes a statement that the contractor has not paid or will not pay any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of the City of Tucson.