Bids/ProposalsSoutheastern Regional Transit Authority - IFB
INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS
for
Lease of Transit Vehicle Tires
for a Term of Five (5) Years
(Commencing April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2017
The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority, hereafter called SRTA, hereby invites sealed bids for the lease of Transit Vehicle Tires on a Per Mile Basis under IFB: SRTACAP 2012-02 Specifications, Information for Bidders, Bid Forms and the Proposed Contract Form may be obtained at the Administrative Office of SRTA: 700 Pleasant Street, Suite 103, New Bedford, MA 02740 ((508) 997-6767) between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.
Bids must be submitted, in triplicate, on the forms provided and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked as follows:
Bid for Lease of Transit Vehicle Tires
IFB #: SRTACAP 2012-02
Bid Opening Date and Time: March 19, 2012 12:00 PM
Attention: Administrator - SRTA
The bidder shall specify its official name in the upper left-hand corner of the outside of said envelope.
Bids will be received by the Administrator at his office 700 Pleasant St, Suite 103 until noontime (EST) on March 19, 2012. Any bids received prior to the opening time shall be held and opened publicly, by the Administrator or his designee, at the prescribed time and place, unless notice of some other time and place for opening is given in form of an addendum. Award will be made by the Authority after review for completeness and responsiveness to the technical specifications and process.
The Supplier will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations and the Federal “Buy America” requirements under CFR 49. A “Buy America” certification must be submitted at the time of the bid.
The Authority has established a goal for participation by Minority and Women Owned Businesses (DBE) of 5%. Our disposal service is accomplished through Allstate Recycling and Casings, Inc.
This contract is subject to a financial assistance contract between the project sponsor(SRTA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This purchase shall be funded through Federal Section 5307 Grant moneys for the duration of the contract. This grant will total 80% of the total moneys needed to complete this contract.
The balance will be paid through non-federal sources. All bidders will be required to certify that they are not on the Comptroller General’s list of ineligible contractors.
This contract is subject to any applicable guidelines for project administration issued by the Federal Transit Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation and all other applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. The right is reserved by SRTA to reject any and all bids or any part of any bid, if it deems it to be in its best interest to do so.
Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District - RFPINVITATION FOR PROPOSAL
Consulting Engineering Services to Provide Plans and Specifications for a Replacement Railroad Bridge over Trail Creek, Michigan City, Indiana.
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District is seeking sealed Proposals from qualified consultants for Engineering Services to provide Plans and Specifications for the Replacement of the Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad Bridge over Trail Creek, Michigan City, Indiana. This structure is Bridge# 31.79. All Proposers must meet NICTD’s specifications as further described in the Workscope of the Proposal Packet.
Proposal Packets, including Workscope, are available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., local time, beginning on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 and thereafter at the following location:
NICTD 601 North Roeske Avenue Michigan City, IN 46360-2669 Ph (219) 874-4221 Ext. 267 Fax (219) 872-5841 Email: randy.welch@nictd.com Attn: Randy Welch, Purchasing Manager Proposal Packets are to be requested by either email or fax. Your request should include the company name, address, phone/fax numbers, email address, and the individual’s name to respond to. Information regarding this Proposal, including the results, can be found at NICTD.com. (Go to Info, then Purchasing)
Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed opaque envelope clearly marked: “Proposal for trail creek bridge” which shall be contained within an outer shipping envelope and received at:
NICTD
Attn: Purchasing Manager
33 East U.S. Highway 12
Chesterton, IN 46304
Proposals will be received not later than 2:30 p.m., local time, Friday, April 20, 2012. Proposals received after the above stated time and date will be returned to the sender unopened.
NICTD has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal of ten (10) percent for this specific project. Proposers must make a good faith effort to achieve this Goal.
NICTD reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals and/or waive technical defects if, in its judgment, the interests of NICTD so require. No Proposals can be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the Proposals are opened.
Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) - RFPLOWELL REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR
TRANSIT VEHICLE TWO-WAY RADIOS AND
ASSOCIATED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM EQUIPMENT
The Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide and install NEW TRANSIT VEHICLE TWO-WAY RADIOS & ASSOCIATED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM EQUIPMENT. This new communications system will serve the LRTA fixed route and paratransit vehicles and service operations. The system proposed must be in full compliance with the FCC narrowband compliance regulations and meet the FCC’s January 1, 2013 deadline for implementation.
The LRTA invites sealed proposals to be received at the LRTA, 3rd Floor, Administration Office, 145 Thorndike St., Lowell, MA. Proposals will be accepted until 11 A.M. on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Proposals received at the LRTA by that time shall then be opened and recorded as received for further evaluation.
The LRTA will hold a pre-proposal conference at the LRTA’s Fixed Route Operations Center, 100 Hale Street, Lowell, Mass. on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10 A.M. The LRTA invites all intended proposers to attend. The LRTA vehicles and current radio system will be available for viewing at that time.
The performance of any contract which may arise from this proposal is subject to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all applicable equal employment requirements as may be generally appropriate to this type of solicitation. DBE/MBE/WBE firms will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals and will not be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex or national origin in the LRTA's consideration of an award of contract. This project and contract will be subject to financial assistance from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MDOT). All proposers will be required to certify that they are not on the United States Comptroller General's list of ineligible contractors.
The LRTA reserves the right to waive any formalities, to reject any and all proposals and to award the contract to any proposer whose proposal is deemed the most advantageous to the interest of the public and the LRTA. The RFP documents and detailed specifications may be obtained free of charge at the LRTA office in the Gallagher Intermodal Transportation Center. These documents may also be requested by mail or by telephone, by contacting Tom Henderson at (978) 459-0164, Ext. #210 or Ms. Paula Good at Ext. #206.
County of Rockland - RFBNOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Purchasing for the County of Rockland, Bldg. A, 2nd Floor, 50 Sanatorium Rd., Pomona, NY 10970 for:
RFB-RC-2012-002 Transit Operations and Maintenance Service for Transport of Rockland and Tappan Zee Express Transit Routes Pre-Bid Meeting:
2/15/12 @ 2:00 pm
Guided Fleet Review:
2/26/12 @ 9:30 am
Opening:
3/16/12 @ 3:00 pm
Specifications and solicitation forms may be obtained by visiting the Purchasing Divisions Website at: www.rcpurchasing.comAMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE: to request accommodations for a disability, please contact Ann Marie Curley, 4 days in advance, at (845) 364-3820.
Kitsap Transit - IFB
KITSAP TRANSIT
K.T. No. 12-432
Invitation for Bids
Worker Driver Accessible Bus Fleet
Kitsap Transit, the public transportation provider in Kitsap County is requesting bids from firms or private owners interested in providing a quantity of up to eight (8) used accessible lift equipped MCI 102D3 motor coaches, model year 1994 through 2001, or approved equal. Kitsap Transit reserves the right to reject any and all bids without cause and to waive any informalities or irregularities. Kitsap Transit in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat., 252.42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations Department of Transportation, subtitle A, of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the DOT issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award. The contract shall be subject to financial assistance by Kitsap Transit from the Federal Transit Administration. Copies of the Invitation for Bids may be obtained by contacting Kitsap Transit at 360-478-6220, or at 60 Washington Ave., Suite 200, Bremerton, WA 98337, by email from ktpurchasing@kitsaptransit.com. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. PST on March 2, 2012.
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) - RFPThe State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (“CTDOT”), is seeking proposals for the Administration of a Statewide Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP Consortium). This federally funded program provides for the administration of training, technical assistance, research and related support activities being provided to RTAP Consortium participants as necessary for the promotion of safe and effective delivery of public transportation in nonurbanized areas.
Functions of the Administrator include, but are not limited to, the following: provide direction and management oversight of consortium to ensure compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311(b)(3) regulations, advocate for the implementation of strategies and action plans for the promotion and improvement of public transportation in Connecticut, conduct the annual statewide bus roadeo, review and approve annual scholarship requests, provide annual training program to consortium participants, and, in coordination with and approval from CTDOT, establish an RTAP advisory committee dedicated to providing guidance on the state’s program development and delivery.
Potential proposers must submit a letter or email of intent to propose, which must be either postmarked by, or, if hand delivered, received at the CTDOT Security Desk at CTDOT Headquarters by 4:00 p.m. (E.D.S.T.), on Monday, February 27, 2012.
Submit proposals in a sealed package labeled “Proposal(s) for the Administration of Statewide Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP Consortium)” Five (5) copies of the proposal are required, and must be either postmarked by, or, if hand delivered, received by 2:00 p.m. E.D.S.T. Monday, March 19, 2012. Mailed copies are to be sent to: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Transit and Rideshare, P.O. Box 317546, Newington, CT 06131-7546. Proposals received after this time and date will be returned unopened. Hand-delivered copies are to be delivered to the Security Desk at CTDOT Headquarters, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut.
CTDOT intends to notify responsive parties by Thursday, May 3, 2012 as to whether they have been selected to enter into negotiations with CTDOT.
CTDOT will negotiate a contract with the successful proposer. This contract will have a term of five (5) years. The successful proposer must demonstrate the ability to provide service no later than Sunday, July 1, 2012.
CTDOT reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all proposals.
Please be advised that a 1% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal has been assigned for this project. If a responding firm determines that subcontracting opportunities exist, the firm must document their good faith effort to provide opportunities for these types of firms to participate. All firms are advised that the prime consultant, utilizing its own employees, must perform all the administrative duties and satisfy all contractual state and/or federal requirements to engage third-party contractors. Joint venturing assignments will not be allowed.
All firms/entities are advised that one copy of each of the required “Ethics Affidavits & Certifications for State Contracts” form(s), as it may be applicable, must be completed and should be submitted with your proposal package for those contracts having an anticipated total value to the State of more than fifty thousand ($50,000) in a calendar or fiscal year. CTDOT will not shortlist or select a prospective firm/entity without this affidavit(s). The affidavit form(s) can be found at the Office of Policy and Management web site at: www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2982&q=386038&opmNav_GID=1806Please do not staple or bind the affidavit in your submittal package.
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) - RFPThe State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (“CTDOT”), is seeking proposals for the Administration of a Statewide Drug and Alcohol Testing Program (Consortium). This program provides for the administration of drug and alcohol tests in conformance with United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 40 and 655 for drivers, mechanics and other safety-sensitive personnel. The affected operators include transit districts, private operating companies, including all divisions of the Connecticut Transit bus system, and other qualified operating entities subject to the federal requirements. These program services are currently provided for 41 member locations involving approximately 2,200 safety-sensitive personnel.
Functions of the Administrator include, but are not limited to, the following: oversee compliance with federal regulations regarding the testing for prohibited drug use and prevention of alcohol misuse in the workplace; manage random and situational testing; arrange for and maintain laboratory testing services; provide Employee Assistance Program services; coordinate the proper follow-up of all Consortium activities, and, in coordination with and approval from CONNDOT, engage third-party contractors as needed to provide these services.
The Request for Proposal documents, including instructions to submit your proposal, are available at the State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) website at: www.das.state.ct.us/cr1.aspx?page=12 or at the CTDOT website at: www.biznet.ct.gov/scp_search/BidResults.aspx?groupid=64
Potential proposers must submit a letter or email of intent to propose, which must be either postmarked by, or, if hand delivered, received at the CTDOT Security Desk at CTDOT Headquarters by 4:00 p.m. (E.D.S.T.), on Monday, February 27, 2012.
Submit proposals in a sealed package labeled “Proposal(s) for the Administration of Statewide Drug and Alcohol Testing Program (Consortium)” Five (5) copies of the proposal are required, and must be either postmarked by, or, if hand delivered, received by 2:00 p.m. E.D.S.T. Monday, March 19, 2012. Mailed copies are to be sent to: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Transit and Rideshare, P.O. Box 317546, Newington, CT 06131-7546. Proposals received after this time and date will be returned unopened. Hand-delivered copies are to be delivered to the Security Desk at CTDOT Headquarters, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut.
CTDOT intends to notify responsive parties by Thursday, May 3, 2012 as to whether they have been selected to enter into negotiations with CTDOT.
CTDOT will negotiate a contract with the successful proposer. This contract will have a term of five (5) years. The successful proposer must demonstrate the ability to provide service no later than Sunday, July 1, 2012.
CTDOT reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all proposals.
Please be advised that a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal of 11 percent has been assigned for this project. If a responding firm determines that subcontracting opportunities exist, the firm must document their good faith effort to provide opportunities for these types of firms to participate. All firms are advised that the prime consultant, utilizing its own employees, must perform all the administrative duties and satisfy all contractual state and/or federal requirements to engage third-party contractors. Joint venturing assignments will not be allowed.
All firms/entities are advised that one copy of each of the required “Ethics Affidavits & Certifications for State Contracts” form(s), as it may be applicable, must be completed and should be submitted with your proposal package for those contracts having an anticipated total value to the State of more than fifty thousand ($50,000) in a calendar or fiscal year. CTDOT will not shortlist or select a prospective firm/entity without this affidavit(s). The affidavit form(s) can be found at the Office of Policy and Management web site at: www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2982&q=386038&opmNav_GID=1806
Please do not staple or bind the affidavit in your submittal package.
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) - RFPThe State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (“CTDOT”), is seeking proposals for the Administration of a Statewide Insurance Program (Consortium) which provides vehicle coverage for eligible transit providers. This Consortium currently provides Automobile Liability and Bodily Injury coverage for approximately 400 transit and service vehicles, operated by, or leased from those eligible public transit providers throughout the State of Connecticut.
Functions of the Administrator include, but are not limited to, the following: conducting bids among insurance carriers, acquiring appropriate levels of insurance coverage, managing incidental claims, processing cash claims invoices and submitting required reports.
Potential proposers must submit a letter or email of intent to propose, which must be either postmarked by, or, if hand delivered, received at the CTDOT Security Desk at CTDOT Headquarters by 4:00 p.m. (E.D.S.T.), on Monday, February 27, 2012.
Submit proposals in a sealed package labeled “Proposal(s) for the Administration of Statewide Insurance Program (Consortium)” Five (5) copies of the proposal are required, and must be either postmarked by, or, if hand delivered, received by 2:00 p.m. E.D.S.T. Monday, March 19, 2012. Mailed copies are to be sent to: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Transit and Rideshare, P.O. Box 317546, Newington, CT 06131-7546. Proposals received after this time and date will be returned unopened. Hand-delivered copies are to be delivered to the Security Desk at CTDOT Headquarters, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut.
CTDOT intends to notify responsive parties by Thursday, May 3, 2012 as to whether they have been selected to enter into negotiations with CTDOT.
CTDOT will negotiate a contract with the successful proposer. This contract will have a term of five (5) years. The successful proposer must demonstrate the ability to provide service no later than Sunday, July 1, 2012.
CTDOT reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all proposals.
Please be advised that a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal of 0 percent has been assigned for this project. If a responding firm determines that subcontracting opportunities exist, the firm must document their good faith effort to provide opportunities for these types of firms to participate. All firms are advised that the prime consultant, utilizing its own employees, must perform all the administrative duties and satisfy all contractual state and/or federal requirements to engage third-party contractors. Joint venturing assignments will not be allowed.
All firms/entities are advised that one copy of each of the required “Ethics Affidavits & Certifications for State Contracts” form(s), as it may be applicable, must be completed and should be submitted with your proposal package for those contracts having an anticipated total value to the State of more than fifty thousand ($50,000) in a calendar or fiscal year. CTDOT will not shortlist or select a prospective firm/entity without this affidavit(s). The affidavit form(s) can be found at the Office of Policy and Management web site at: www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2982&q=386038&opmNav_GID=1806Please do not staple or bind the affidavit in your submittal package.
CTTRANSIT - RFBSEALED BID NOTICE
BID #09-12
HIGH SPEED COIN SORTER/COUNTERS
Notice is hereby given that CTTRANSIT is requesting Bids from qualified vendors to provide three (3) high speed coin sorter/counters; one each for our Hartford, New Haven and Stamford Divisions. The successful Bidder will be responsible for delivery, installation and training on the machines.
Services shall be based on all provisions, conditions, instructions and specifications as outlined in the Bid. Forms, instructions and specifications are available from the Purchasing Department of CTTRANSIT; by emailing Proposers complete company information (company name, address, telephone number, fax number, contact person and email address) to bsheridan@cttransit.com or by calling Bonnie Sheridan, Purchasing & Contracts Officer (PCO), (860) 522-8101 ext 276. Bonnie Sheridan
Purchasing & Contracts Officer
An Affirmative Action—Equal Opportunity Employer
Regional Transportation District (RTD) - RFPRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Regional Transportation District (RTD)
RFP No. 12FK002
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide
45’ Intercity Buses (47 each)
(With Additional Option of 105 each)
Inquiries concerning the content of the RFP should be directed to: Kirk Nickerson, Purchasing Agent Regional Transportation District 1600 Blake Street Denver, CO 80202-1399 (303) 299-2261 kirk.nickerson@rtd-denver.comProposals will be received by Contracts and Procurement, RTD, 1600 Blake St., Denver Colorado 80202 until 2:00 p.m. prevailing local time on March 2, 2012.
Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) - RFPRFTA SOLICITATION NO. 12-003
GLENWOOD MAINTENANCE FACILITY (GMF) COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) MODIFICATIONS
The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for facility upgrades (the “Project”) at RFTA’s Glenwood Maintenance Facility (GMF). The Project consists of upgrading the facility so that it meets best practice safety requirements and local, state and federal code requirements for servicing CNG vehicles.
The project will be constructed at RFTA’s GMF, which is located at 2307 Wulfsohn Road, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. The maintenance facility is located within the municipal limits of the City of Glenwood Springs and will therefore be subject to City building, permitting and operational codes and regulations. The selected Contractor will be required to design, permit, construct, test, and commission all equipment and systems for the Project.
Solicitation documents will be available Monday, February 6, 2012 by request. Information associated with this project will be available online at http://www.rfta.com/rfps.html and www.rftabrt.com. To request copies of the solicitation documents, please contact Amy Skinner, RFTA Business Specialist, at askinner@rfta.com or (970) 384-4860. Vendors may also go to RFTA’s website and complete a Vendor Registration Form to be emailed or faxed to the attention of the RFTA Procurement Department. Upon receipt of your request, information will be provided to access the solicitation and associated plan documents. A Pre-Proposal Meeting and site visit will be held Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (MT) at the Glenwood Springs Community Center, located at 100 Wulfsohn Road, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601.
Proposals will be due Friday, March 9, 2012 5:00 p.m. (MT) at RFTA’s offices located at 1340 Main Street #4, Carbondale, CO 81623. For more information, please contact RFTA’s Procurement Manager, Collina Washington, at either cwashington@rfta.com or (970) 384-4886.
Help WantedSound Transit - Chief Safety OfficerSound Transit
Chief Safety Officer
OPENING DATE: 01/13/12
CLOSING DATE: 03/30/12, 05:00 PM
Sound Transit opened the 16-mile Link light rail line between downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport in 2009. Over the next several years, we’re planning and building more service to the east, south and north. With all this work to do, we need more talented team members. We are looking for employees who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment and have passion for their work. Sound Transit offers a competitive benefits package and a chance to make
a positive impact on the environment and our quality of life.
Under administrative direction, the Chief Safety Officer oversees, manages, supervises, and coordinates Agency-wide safety programs, functions, and operations; develops and implements programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses; analyzes new and existing jobs, processes, or systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards; develops and implements rail and bus system safety programs in coordination with agencies and contractors; provides training events for fire and police; develops and recommends safety policies to upper management; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, programs, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible administrative and technical support to the Director of Safety, Security, and Quality Assurance Officer. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in environmental, occupational health, industrial safety, safety engineering, or closely related field and six years of experience in safety program administration and management that includes three years of supervisory and program management in a medium to large organization; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License required.
TransLink - Multiple PositionsLooking for a great place to work where you can make a difference in the
vibrant Metro Vancouver region?
A career with TransLink means being on the inside track in the development of Metro Vancouver’s transportation system. You would be working at the region’s innovative, multi-modal, integrated transportation authority towards achieving TransLink’s vision of “A better place to live built on transportation excellence.”
TransLink’s Planning and Policy Division is recruiting for highly motivated people with backgrounds in: long range strategic plan development, transportation economics, public policy, operations research, electronic fare card analytics and multi-modal plan development, or related disciplines and experience.
TransLink has a number of exciting opportunities to work in an industry-leading Planning group. You could play a central role in career-defining initiatives such as the development of the agency’s Long Range Strategy & Plan and the successful launch of its electronic fare card.
Recruitment is currently underway for the following positions with the Planning & Policy Division:
Planning Division
• Manager 1 (Long Range Plan)
• Senior Planner (Policy and Plans)
• Senior Planner (Economist)
• Senior Planner (SmartCard Analytics)
• Assistant Planner (Transport Infrastructure)
Closing date: Open until filled.
Please visit TransLink’s website and explore our current career opportunities and find more than just a job!
Metra - Deputy Executive Director (Administration)Deputy Executive Director, Administration
Metra is one of the largest commuter rail systems in North America and provides commuter rail service between the downtown Chicago business district and 240 stations in Northeastern Illinois over 11 routes totaling about 500 route miles. Metra operates 700 weekday trains, providing more than 300,000 passenger trips a day. Metra has approximately 5000 employees including those of our contract carriers and will function with a FY-2012 budget in excess of $686 million.
This position will report directly to the Executive Director/CEO (ED/CEO).
This position helps to increase the bandwidth and velocity of the ED/CEO to concentrate the ED/CEO’s time, effort and priorities on strategic initiatives.
This position has direct reports including Procurement/Materials, Real Estate/ Contracts, Capital Strategic Planning, Information Technologies and Labor Relations.
This is a demanding position that serves to assist the ED/CEO in strategic projects, staff coordination and the dissemination of information and communications.
Required qualities include excellent communication skills, unimpeachable integrity, diplomacy, creativity, judgment, and an ability to condense complex subjects into critical points for communication with the ED/CEO, staff and external constituencies.
Requirements:
Must have significant and demonstrated executive level experience in policy direction and general management of a large public or private organization of similar size and complexity.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Successful candidate must demonstrate significant business experience with strong fiscal, organizational, and leadership skills; demonstrate visionary thinking, excellent interpersonal skills, critical analytical and strategic capabilities, and an ability to build and maintain relationships.
Other Important Information:
Subject to a physical examination/drug test and background check to verify information
regarding education, employment history, vehicle and criminal history.
Only resumes with salary history will be considered.
Only qualified candidates will receive consideration.
If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, your resume and salary history to jobs@metrarr.com or visit our website at www.metrarail.com and click on the “Employment” link at the top of the page. Metra offers a highly competitive pay and benefit package. Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Metra / 547 W. Jackson Blvd. / Chicago, IL 60661
Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation - Chief Financial OfficerChief Financial Officer
Annual Salary Range: Salary is negotiable.
Duties: Plans and directs the financial system for the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation. Responsible for all financial planning, fiscal policy, budgeting and financial reporting. Oversees staff, advises the CEO and Board, and provides consultative support to Program Managers.
Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in Finance or Accounting. Experience must include 3 years of experience as a Chief Financial Officer (or equivalent position) for a Public Transit Agency.
Please have resumes, as a word document emailed to
Washington Area Transit Authority (WMATA) - Superintendent (Bus Maintenance)Washington Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is currently recruiting for Superintendent, Bus Maintenance.
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) - Procurement Professional The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA), located in western Massachusetts, has an excellent opportunity for a full-time experienced procurement professional to perform the purchasing and procurement functions for the PVTA. Must have at least 5 years of strong procurement experience, from initial purchasing activities to final contract documents. Must be highly reliable, professional, and organized, and be able to comply with all regulatory requirements related to position. Procurement experience within the public transit industry or mid-size non-profit agency strongly preferred. Salary range is $29 -$34 per hour based on experience with excellent benefits package. M-F schedule. Please request a detailed position description via email at HR@pvta.com. Send resume, cover letter and salary requirement to: PVTA, Attn: Manager of HR, 2808 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01107 or email to: HR@pvta.com. AA/EEO/DF.
Maryland Transit Administration - Superintendent of Operations Scheduling MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Superintendent of Operations Scheduling (9749)
RECRUITMENT: This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Superintendent of Operations Scheduling’s principal responsibility is to ensure the timely and efficient completion of headway schedules and associated support elements for all fixed route rail and bus services operated in the Baltimore Metropolitan area. With feedback from other departments in the agency, the Superintendent of Operations Scheduling must oversee that functional schedules and assignments are created that fall within the agency’s resource limitations, while complying with Transit Union Collective Bargaining Agreements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Transportation, Engineering, Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics or Transportation Studies.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years experience in transit operations with responsibilities for planning, scheduling or financial analysis. One (1) year must have involved providing guidance, direction, and training to lower level planning personnel.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority - Director (Health, Safety and Environmental Quality)Director, Health, Safety and Environmental Quality
Job Number 006-12-N
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is a multi-modal entity committed to providing efficient, professional transportation services that enhance the quality of life in the Buffalo Niagara region.
The Director, HSEQ is responsible professional, managerial, administrative and technical work in directing the promotion of safe work environments and processes through the development and implementation of sound health, safety and environmental quality strategic plans, policies and procedures Authority-wide. Work involves responsibility for planning, directing, managing and coordinating Authority-wide environmental safety, workers; compensation, accident prevention and investigation, risk revaluation and forecasting, risk management information system, and compliance.
Quals: Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry or other related science and ten (10) years of work experience in the field of environmental, health & safety, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Interested persons should visit www.nfta.com to view complete job description. To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and NFTA-Metro employment application (available at www.nfta.com) to: NFTA-Metro
Human Resources - Job #-006-12-N
181 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
Application Deadline: February 20, 2012
M/F/D/V/EOE
Urban Transportation Center, University of Illinois at Chicago - Research Transportation Planner/Analyst Research Transportation Planner/Analyst – Deadline: March 1, 2012
Urban Transportation Center, University of Illinois at Chicago
The Urban Transportation Center (UTC) of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA), University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites applications for the position of Research Transportation Planner/Analyst. With approximately $335 million in research, UIC shares with 73 other public and 35 private US universities the classification as Research University/Very High Research Activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
The Urban Transportation Center is dedicated to conducting research and providing education and technical assistance on transportation planning, policy, operations and management. The Center is a campus-wide initiative with affiliated faculty and students from Engineering, Management, Economics, and Public Administration. The Center specializes in three core clusters of research: disadvantaged populations and human sustainability; Intelligent Transportation Systems; and public transit, highway and freight planning, operations and management. We have worked with national, state, regional and local transportation and planning agencies, non-profits, private industry and other universities to address transportation issues. Our highly interdisciplinary center is composed of faculty, staff and research assistants with a funding level of approximately $1.7 million annually. Please visit our web site at www.utc.uic.edu for additional information.
Position. Under the direction of the Executive Director of the Urban Transportation Center (UTC) and other UTC research staff, the Research Transportation Planner/Analyst will assist with and initiate transportation research projects at the Urban Transportation Center to identify transportation problems, conduct research and analysis and develop transit strategy by using specialized transportation software, statistical and financial analysis, transportation demand modeling, Geographic Information Systems, preparing reports and publications, responding to RFPs, and securing funding for new research projects. He/she works closely with faculty, academic department administrators, and other professional staff in UTC and throughout the University.
Qualifications. Master’s degree in urban planning with a transportation specialization, geography, engineering, economics or related field. One year related experience preferred.
Working knowledge of funding and finance is required.
Knowledge of transportation finance and transportation planning or GIS or transportation demand modeling, or transportation software.
Strong computer skills and strong analytical skills required. Arc GIS suite of products, SPSS or equivalent statistical package and Adobe products suite.
Other relevant coursework/experience in the areas of planning and financial mechanisms to facilitate transportation infrastructure funding, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), transportation demand modeling, introductory programming, web programming and data mining as required.
Experience in project-based transportation research, field data collection and project final report writing is desirable.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills are a must.
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