Summary of Specifications:
The Department of Community Development of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified Douglas County organizations in the business of providing transportation services, particularly to individuals with disabilities. The County seeks to increase the capacity of respondent organization(s) by providing financial assistance for the purchase of a wheelchair accessible vehicle that complies with all local, state and federal regulations for such vehicles under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Transit Administration. The intent is to increase access to transportation for Douglas County residents, with a focus on residents with disabilities who have limited access to transportation.
Financial assistance, issued as a result of this RFP, will be a single, one-time award. The County seeks to provide this financial assistance on or before December 31, 2015. All proposals shall be firm and fixed. The selected organization(s) must have ample financial resources to purchase and take possession of the accessible vehicle contained in their response before December 31, 2015. Selected organization(s) unable to meet this key requirement may become ineligible for the reimbursement award if this date is not met. There are no exceptions for this important requirement.
