Request for Proposal - PW-RFP-001-2025
Transit Study
Objective
The City of Temiskaming Shores, on behalf of Temiskaming Transit, representing both Temiskaming Shores and Cobalt, is seeking the services of a qualified consulting firm to:
- Assess the current state of Temiskaming Transit, including ridership, route efficiency, service coverage, and operational challenges.
- Identify opportunities for service improvements, including route optimization, schedule adjustments, and enhanced accessibility.
- Explore potential expansion into neighboring communities within a 45-minute radius, evaluating demand, feasibility, and cost implications.
- Provide recommendations on how to enhance transit integration with other transportation modes and community needs.
- Ensure alignment with the goals and requirements of the Rural Transit Solutions Fund and identify additional funding opportunities if applicable.
Submission
Submission Portal
Bids must be submitted electronically, using the Electronic Bid Submissions Portal on the City’s website.
Submissions must be in a pdf format and can be no larger than 50 MB.
Subject Line: PW-RFP-001-2025 “Transit Study”
Addressed to: Logan Belanger, Clerk
Proponents will receive an automatic email response to indicate that the submission has been received, and to contact the Municipal Clerk for submission opening details. Contact the Clerk at 705-672-3363 ext. 4136 at clerk@temiskmaingshores.ca, should the Proponent not receive a confirmation email.
The City has no liability to the Proponent/ Bidder for any problems encountered, or failure of the Bidder to successfully submit a bid prior to the bid closing time and date. As such, allow sufficient time for a Bid Submission and attachment(s) (if applicable), to resolve any issues that may arise. Bidders are cautioned that the timing of their Bid Submission is based on when the Bid is received by the City.
The closing date for the submission of Proposal will be at 2:00 p.m. local time on March 20th, 2025.
Questions
It will be the Proponent's responsibility to clarify any details in question not mentioned in this Proposal before presenting the submission. Questions relating to this Quotation must be received by February 28th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. local time.
Any questions with respect to the specifications are to be directed to:
Mitch McCrank, CET
Manager of Transportation Services
City of Temiskaming Shores
325 Farr Drive
Temiskaming Shores, ON P0J 1K0
Phone: (705) 672-3363 ext. 4113
Email: mmccrank@temiskamingshores.ca
View or print a copy of the full Request for Proposal.
PW-RFP-001-2025 - Transit Study