October 29, 2009
SUBJECT: Solicitation No. – PSC-09-2859; Provide Consultant Services for the Authority’s Re-Registration to ANSI/ASQ Q9001-2008
To Prospective Proposers:
The Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) is now inviting proposers for the above-mentioned solicitation (the “Procurement”). The work shall generally consist of a Consultant shall providing services necessary for the Authority’s re-registration to ANSI/ASQ ISO 9001. The services to be performed shall include, but not be limited to: (i) review of documentation for compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Criteria, (ii) review of the Engineering and Construction Department’s Quality Management System, Engineering and Construction Procedures (ECPs) and their implementation by personnel and (iii) review of the Department’s Quality Management System at six (6) month intervals after the registration is awarded. The contract duration is forty (40) months. The M/WBE goals are 0% for MBE and 0% for WBE.
If you are interested in responding to this Request for Proposal, the proposal due date is at 3:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., December 2, 2009, at 2 Broadway, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Reservations must be made if you are interested in attending the pre-proposal conference by contacting Janet Lebron at (646) 252-7322 no later than noon the preceding workday. If you require services to be provided to you in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Bid Administration at (646) 252-7092, or TTY/TDD (646)252-7089.
The factors that the Authority will consider in evaluating proposals will include the following: Consultant shall be accredited by either the Registrar Accreditation Board of the United States, UK National Accreditation Council for Certification Bodies (NACCB) or Dutch Council for Certification (Rood voor de Certificate, RvC). The consultant shall demonstrate experience in certifying entities engaged in one or more of the following; Engineering, Design, Engineering Management, Project Management and Construction Management.
You are hereby notified that, effective with the date of this letter, the Restricted Period for this procurement as defined under State Finance Law §§139-j and 139-k, as amended by Chapter 1 of the Laws of New York 2005 (“Lobby Law”) is hereby commenced. Accordingly, all inquiries concerning this procurement shall be directed solely Janet Lebron, the Designated Point of Contact for this contract. All communications with the Authority, regardless of form, by an Offeror or his or her representative that a reasonable person would interpret was an attempt to influence the procurement -- referred to as “Contacts” -- shall be made only to the Designated Point of Contact. Contacts made to other than the Designated Point of Contact, are prohibited (“Prohibited Contacts”). All offerers should be aware that a finding that an offerer engaged in Prohibited Contacts with Authority personnel other than the Designated Point of Contact can result in a determination of non-responsibility and ultimately, debarment if an offerer engages in a similar Prohibited Contact within a four year period. Any determination of non-responsibility or debarment due to violation of the Prohibited Contacts requirements of the Lobby Law will be posted on the NYS OGS website.
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Copies of the solicitation documents shall be obtained for ($50.00) in person at the TBTA, 3 Stone Street, Bid Suite, New York, New York 10004, Monday through Friday (except legal Holidays) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or by mail. Any bid submitted by a bidder who did not obtain the solicitation documents directly from the TBTA will be deemed non-responsive and not be eligible for award of the contract. All purchases are non-refundable. ( Company checks or Money orders only – no personal checks or cash). International firms must submit payment in US funds. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. For more information please visit our website: www.mta.info/bandt/procure/rfppage.htm (In order for us to process the mail in a timely manner, please attach a copy of this letter and the solicitation order form to your method of payment).
Please note: All hand deliveries (including messengers) of bids/proposals must be delivered to the Bid Suite at 3 Stone Street entrance of 2 Broadway. Please allow extra time for delivery. All packages will be inspected and visitors will be required to show two forms of identification, including photo id.
Each sealed bid, regardless of how delivered, must include on the envelope or outer wrapper, the bidder’s full and complete return address including zip code. It is important that the wrapper or envelope be addressed as follows:
Solicitation No.: PSC-09-2859
Attention: Victoria Warren, Bid Administration Manager
Telephone: (646) 252-7092
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
Contracts Division
3 Stone Street—Bid Suite
New York, New York 10004
Sincerely,
Gavin Masterson
Acting Manager, Service Contracts