REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #011-001

ENHANCEMENT OF VRE SYSTEM SAFETY AND SECURITY PROGRAM

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #011-001

The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is soliciting proposals from Consultants to assist in the implementation and enhancement of VRE’s System Safety and Security Program and the development of ancillary emergency response plans.

Proposals will be considered from qualified and experienced firms who are regularly established as safety and security consultants for public transit organizations and in the judgment of VRE are financially responsible.  Through prior work performed, Offerors must be able to show evidence of reliability, ability, experience, knowledge, and personnel to perform the work.

The RFP will be available beginning July 26, 2010 from the VRE website at http://www.vre.org.  At the website, select “Procurement”. 

If potential Offerors are accessing a copy of the RFP via VRE’s website, be advised that it is your responsibility to monitor this site for any amendments.  Failure to submit signed amendments may be grounds to declare your proposal non-responsive.  The RFP can be printed and submitted the same as a regular solicitation.  If there is a question about the closing date, the date printed on the RFP is the most current.

An optional pre-proposal meeting will be held on August 10, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. EST. at the VRE Offices, 1500 King Street, Suite 202, Alexandria, VA  22314.  

Any changes to the solicitation as a result of the pre-proposal meeting will be issued through a written addendum to the solicitation. 

Proposals are due August 31, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. EST.

Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposals should be directed to: 

Ms. Gerri Hill, Manager
 Contract Administration

Virginia Railway Express
1500 King Street, Suite 202
Alexandria, VA  22314-2730

Telephone/Fax:  703.838-5427
Email:  ghill@vre.org