PUBLIC NOTICE CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY Invitation for Bids NO. 2012-11 Passenger Amenities Notice is hereby given that the CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CAT) is seeking proposals for the following services and equipment: Description: Chatham Area Transit is the regional transit provider. A recent survey of our passengers indicated that the lack of shelters and bench was the top inhibitor for people willing to use public transit in our community. As an agency, we have adopted to the mantra that we will operate a system that is "Clean, Safe and Reliable." Improving our customers waiting experience is paramount in carrying out this mission. Shelters, bench and trash can are a major component of our passenger amenities. Proposals: Bid Packages are available at 900 East Gwinnett Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401 or online at www.catchacat.org Phone: 912-629-3934 fax: 912-944-6058 Email : brad.couey@veoliatransdev.com Questions: All questions must be submitted in writing by June 4, 2012 to: Brad Couey, Chatham Area Transit Authority, 900 East Gwinnett Street, Savannah, Georgia, 31401. Email: brad.couey@veoliatransdev.com Phone: 912-629-3934 Bid Deadline: 2:30 P.M., June 6, 2012, CAT Office, 900 East Gwinnett Street, Savannah, Georgia, 31401 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements: CAT, in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26, has an obligation to ensure nondiscrimination of DBE's in all aspects of competition, award and administration of federally funded contracts. Notice to all offerors is hereby provided, that in accordance with State and Federal laws, CAT will ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit offers and responses to this solicitation, and to participate in any contract consummated pursuant to this advertisement. Compliance with Federal and State laws on Equal Opportunity will also be asserted in consideration for the award of this contract. No offeror will be discriminated against because of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin or handicapping conditions. CAT reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals submitted. Chadwick Reese Executive Director Chatham Area Transit Authority