The South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) is seeking proposals from qualified professionals to develop a comprehensive Microtransit Feasibility Study that will set a vision and plan for access, growth and the future of transportation in Lancaster County. The study will look at serving all citizens of Lancaster County who are under served by the existing Fixed Route service or the Red Rose Access service. The study will establish a plan with a particular focus on addressing the needs of all community members, including those with disabilities. SCTA is the public transportation authority serving Berks and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania.

Proposals shall be received no later than 2:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 and shall be submitted via Penn Bid online at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com.

All proposals and agreements are subject to all applicable federal and state laws and to a financial assistance contract between SCTA, the Federal Transit Administration and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Proposers will be required to comply with all applicable Non-Discrimination, Non-Collusion, Lobbying, Debarment and Contractor Integrity laws and regulations.

SCTA solicits and encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation. DBE's shall be afforded full consideration of their response and will not be subject to discrimination.

SCTA reserves the right to postpone, to accept or reject any and all proposals, in whole or in part, or to waive informalities as it deems to be in its best interest.

Proposal documents can be viewed online at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com.