On Demand Services

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
May 8, 2026
ADA PARATRANSIT CATS ON DEMAND SERVICES AND BAKER MICROTRANSIT SERVICES
RFP- Solicitation #2026-Para-MicroTransit-001
Proposal Due Date - June 9, 2026 - 10:00 AM CST (Central Standard Time)
Proposer's authorized signature is required below on this RFP. It shall constitute an acceptance
of a contract that may result from this RFP.
EXHIBIT A
PROPOSER'S SIGNATORY PAGE
Company Name
(Include Federal I.D. No.)
Address, City
State & Zip
Phone Number(s)
(main, cell & fax)
Addendum Acknowledgement Acknowledge receipt of any addendums (if any) issued. Check CATS website
and reflect here: #1 _____, #2_____, #3_____, #4_____
Authorized Signature
Date:
Print Authorized Name & Title
Include E-mail Contact(s) Info
Proposer MUST sign and complete this signatory page "Exhibit A" and return with proposal submission. Failure to
do so will result in the proposal being rejected. Above signature must be original.
Schedule of Events - Timeline & Due Dates
RFP - Solicitation #2026-Para-MicroTransit-001
Item/Events Timeline & Due Dates
Public Notice - Official Journal and DBE Publication May 8 and 13, 2026
Sent via email to known list of vendors May 8 and Continuous
Written Inquiries/Questions Due (preferred via email) May 22, 2026
Anticipated Responses to Proposal Inquiries (via addendum issued) June 2, 2026
Proposal Due Date June 9, 2026 @ 10:00 AM (CST)
CATS reserves the right to change the Schedule of Events - Timeline & Due Dates at any time.
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F u n d in g S o u r c e : F e d e r a l T r a n s it A d m in is tr a tio n ( F T A )

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPOSERS:
All responses to this Request for Proposals should be labeled as indicated and delivered or
mailed to the address below.
Capital Area Transit System
Attn: CATS Procurement Department
2250 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Bottom Left Corner of Envelope/Package should indicate the following:
Proposing Company Name and Address
ADA Paratransit CATS On Demand & Baker Microtransit Services
Solicitation #2026-Para-MicroTransit-001
Due Date & Time: June 9, 2026 - 10:00 AM (CST)
Proposal Receipt & Location:
Proposals will be received until the time specified in the Schedule of Events - Timeline & Due Dates
by CATS Procurement Department, 2250 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. One original signed
proposal must be submitted; One (1) original and four (4) copies and one electronic copy of the
proposal on a CD or flash drive should be included in the package. These items should be sent via
mail/courier in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the Proposer and the RFP
Solicitation Number as indicated above in the Notice to Proposers. CATS will be accepting electronic
bids via email at: catsprocurement@brcats.com - with a subject line: Solicitation # title of bid.
* The proposal delivery method is the responsibility of the proposer.
* CATS is not responsible for any delays caused by the proposers chosen means of delivery.
Late proposals will not be accepted under any circumstances. Failure to meet the opening date and time
shall result in proposal rejection. Late proposal(s) will not be opened and will be rejected and considered
non-responsive. The Proposer(s) will be notified via e-mail and given the opportunity to pick up rejected
proposals. Late proposals not retrieved within four weeks will be destroyed.
Proposer is solely responsible for the timely delivery of the proposal and for ensuring that the delivery
service (if mailed or courier) provides service to 2250 Florida Blvd. (front reception office only), Baton
Rouge, LA 70802 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) - Monday
through Friday.
Proposer Inquiries - Questions and Answers (Q&A)
Proposers may submit written questions at any time up to the deadline reflected in the Schedule of
Events - Timeline & Due Dates. Any explanations or responses desired by a Proposer regarding the
meaning or interpretation of this solicitation must be requested in writing by email only on, or prior to, the
deadline date. Oral explanations, responses or instructions will not be binding unless CATS
confirms them in writing.
Proposer inquiries must be submitted via e-mail only to: catsprocurement@brcats.com - with a subject
line: Q&A Solicitation #2026-Para-MicroTransit-001.
Responses made by CATS will be in the form of written ADDENDA to the RFP. Any addenda issued
will be furnished to all Proposers, via email, who have requested to receive Addenda information within
the timeline reflected after the deadline date to receive questions. This Addendum will also be posted on
CATS website at https://www.brcats.com/page/procurement.
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ADA PARATRANSIT & MICROTRANSIT SERVICES Page #
Solicitation #2026-Para-MicroTransit-001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Exhibit A - Proposer's Signatory Page & Due Dates (must be signed and returned with proposal) 1
Schedule of Events - Timeline & Due Dates 1
Important Notice to Proposers (for contacts, copy of RFP, Proposer inquiries) 2
Table of Contents 3
PART 1 - General Information 5
A. Introduction and Background 5
B. Goals 5
C. Proposal Transmittal and Due Date 5
D. Proposer Inquiries - Questions & Answers (Q&A) 5
E. Pre-Proposal Conference 6
F. Contract Period of Performance 6
G. Contract Award 6
H. Response Format 6
PART 2 - CATS Terms & Conditions 9
A. Assignment, Transfer of Interest 9
B. Audit (Right to Audit) 9
C. Binding (Proposal or Bid Binding) 9
D. CATS Rights 9
E. Confidentiality of Solicitation Information 9
F. Changes/Addenda and Withdrawals 10
G. Contractor Responsibility 10
H. Corporation Requirements 10
I. Costs for Developing Solicitation 11
J. Definitions and Terminology 11
K. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 11
L. Errors and Omissions 11
M. Ethics 12
N. Insurance Requirements - Required Coverage 12
O. Indemnification 13
P. Law Governing 13
Q. Liability Disclaimer 13
R. Material in Solicitation 13
S. Ownership of Documents/Records 13
T. Ownership of Solicitation 13
U. Patent and Copyright Infringement (with indemnification language) 14
V. Payment and Invoicing Procedures 14
W. Permits, Licenses & Taxes 14
X. Rejection (Right to Reject) 14
Y. CATS Protest Procedures (applicable to FTA funded Projects only) 14
EXHIBITS/Forms
Exhibit A Proposer's Signatory page- (Exhibit A - must be signed & submitted with proposal) and 1
any addendums should be acknowledged
Exhibit B Price Proposal Forms - (Exhibit B - must be completed and submitted with your proposal 15-16
submission, under separate cover)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Exhibit C Checklist of Included Documents (Exhibit C - does not need to be submitted with 17
proposal)
Exhibit D FTA Lobbying Certificate (Exhibit D - must be signed and submitted with proposal) 18
Exhibit E Affidavit of Non-Collusion (Exhibit E - should be signed & submitted prior to award) 19
Exhibit F Corporate Resolution - (Exhibit F - should be signed and submitted prior to award) 20
Exhibit G Bidder's Organization - (Exhibit G - should be completed w/submission) 21
PART 3 - Evaluation Selection Process 22
Evaluation Selection Process 22
Evaluation Criteria 22
PART 4 - Scope of Work 23-59
Scope of Work 1 & 2 23
PART 5 - FTA Clauses 60-91
Federal Transit System - Required Federal Clauses
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PART 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Introduction and Background
The Capital Area Transit System, commonly referred to as CATS, provides bus service to
residents of and visitors to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. CATS currently operates 20 Paratransit
vehicles and 6 Microtransit vehicles helping people get to the places where they live, work and for
other important necessities.
Federal Funding Award Assistance
Any contract awarded or to be awarded hereunder may be contingent upon a financial assistance
contract between CATS and the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal
Transit Administration (FTA). It is contemplated that this project maybe funded in part with FTA
funding; therefore, Proposers must agree to comply with any and all provisions and regulations
relative to that financial assistance contract(s).
B. Goals
In this RFP, CATS is not necessarily seeking the lowest price. Evaluations will be conducted
based on a combination of expertise, production and price that is the most advantageous to CATS.
For all of these reasons, this RFP requires Proposers to demonstrate their experience and
expertise, to describe in detail the product and service they propose to deliver and to state how
much the product and service will cost.
The DBE Participation Goal for CATS is 10% (ten percent); all minority businesses are
encouraged to participate.
Bidders are encouraged to utilize the services of minority and DBE-owned banks, and other
financial institutions, when such institutions are available. Information about such institutions
owned and controlled by economically and socially disadvantaged individuals can be requested
from the DBE liaison officer: Thomas Cating, Interim DBE Liaison Officer, phone: (225) 346-3267
or email to: tcating@brcats.com.
It is the policy of CATS that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) shall have equal
opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. In this regard all offerors shall take
all necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises have the
maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts or subcontracts awarded as part of
this procurement. Nonetheless, all minority businesses are encouraged to participate.
C. Proposal Transmittal and Due Date
Proposers shall submit proposals by the time specified in the Schedule of Events - Timeline &
Due Dates (refer to Exhibit A - page 1). Late proposals will not be accepted under any
circumstances. Failure to meet the opening date and time shall result in proposal rejection. Late
proposal(s) will not be opened and will be rejected and considered non-responsive. The
Proposer(s) will be notified via e-mail and given the opportunity to pick up rejected proposals. Late
proposals not retrieved within four weeks will be destroyed.
D. Proposer Inquiries - Questions & Answers (Q&A)
Proposers may submit written questions at any time up to the deadline date reflected in the
Schedule of Events/Timeline & Due Dates. Any explanations or response desired by a Proposer
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regarding the meaning or interpretation of this solicitation must be requested in writing on or prior
to the deadline date. Oral explanations, responses or instructions will not be binding.
Proposer inquiries must be submitted via e-mail only to: catsprocurement@brcats.com - with a
subject line: Q&A Solicitation #2026-Para-MicroTransit-001.
Responses made by CATS will be in the form of written ADDENDA to the solicitation. Any addenda
issued will be furnished to all Proposers, via email, who have requested to receive Addenda
information within the timeline reflected after the deadline date to receive questions. This
Addendum will also be posted on CATS website at https://www.brcats.com/page/procurement.
E. Pre-Proposal Conference
No Pre-Proposal Conference is scheduled at this time. If one becomes necessary, an addendum
to this RFP will be posted on the CATS website and sent via email to Proposers who have
requested to receive Addenda information.
F. Contract Period of Performance
It is the intention of CATS to secure a two (2) year contract for a firm to provide ADA Paratransit
Services and Baker Microtransit Services as specified in this RFP. Upon the completion of the
initial contract period and mutual consent of CATS and the Contractor, this contract may be
extended for three (3) additional twelve (12) month periods for a total of no more than five (5)
years, depending on funding and other factors, including, but not limited to, CATS specific needs,
community and customer needs.
G. Contract Award
CATS desires to award to a single Contractor consistent with the terms outlined herein. Proposers
are discouraged from submitting their own standard terms and conditions with their submissions.
The RFP, including any addenda and any new information acquired through presentations and/or
discussion, and the proposal of the selected Contractor will become part of any contract initiated
by CATS.
If, at any time, a Proposer is not responsive to CATS needs or requests, or if after due negotiations,
the parties cannot agree to the terms of a contract, CATS shall have the right to negotiate with the
other qualified proposers.
No additional changes, enhancements, or modifications to any contract resulting from this RFP
shall be made without the prior written approval of CATS. Changes to the contract may include,
but are not limited to, any change in compensation; beginning/ending date of the contract; scope
of work; and/or Contractor change through the Assignment of Contract process. Any such
changes, once approved, will result in the issuance of an amendment or change order to the
contract.
H. Response Format
A crucial aspect of this project is a detailed evaluation of each company including resources,
experience and performance. This solicitation is designed to facilitate the evaluation and selection
of a firm that is best able to achieve CATS objectives. Proposal packages should be based upon
the desired scope of work, the proposal submission requirements of the RFP, and general
instructions to Proposers.
Proposals submitted for consideration should follow the format and order of presentation
described below:
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a) Required Exhibit forms in this RFP
* Exhibit A - Signatory Page must be signed and submitted with proposal
submission & Addendum should be Acknowledgement. Otherwise, the proposal
shall be rejected.
* Exhibit B - Price Forms must be completed and submitted with your proposal
submission, under separate cover. Otherwise, the proposal may be rejected.
* Exhibit C - Document Checklist should be completed by vendor. (Exhibit C does not
need to be submitted with the proposal)
* Exhibit D - Affidavit of Non-Collusion (Exhibit D should be signed & submitted prior to
award)
* Exhibit E - Corporate Resolution (Should be signed and submitted prior to award)
* Exhibit F - Bidder's Organization
b) Proposer's Cover Letter - The Proposer's cover letter should reflect the Proposer's depth
of understanding of the requested services as they relate to this project and approach to
the project. It should contain a summary of Proposer's ability to provide the product and
perform the services described in the RFP and enter into a contract with CATS. The cover
letter should also contain the following:
* The name, title, address, phone numbers (including cell & fax), and e-mail(s) of the
person(s) authorized to contractually obligate the Proposer
* Name and contact information for technical and contractual clarifications.
c) Signature and Proposal Submittal - By signing Exhibit A and submitting a proposal, the
Proposer certifies compliance with the signature authority to bind a contract. The person
signing the proposal must be a current corporate officer, partnership member, or other
individual specifically authorized to submit a proposal as reflected in the appropriate
records on file with the Secretary of State; or an individual authorized to bind the company
as reflected by a Corporate resolution, Certificate or affidavit; or other documents indicating
authority to bind. Proof of signature authority should be submitted with the proposal.
d) Table of Contents - The proposal should include a table of contents with corresponding
page numbers. It should be organized in the order requested in this RFP. NOTE: Please
be sure to number each and every page of your Proposal. This is for easy reference for
CATS Procurement and the Proposal Evaluation Committee (PEC).
e) Background, Experience and Availability of the Company and Personnel.
f) Methodology - the overall approach to the project should be provided, along with
specialized services that will be offered.
g) Schedule of Tasks - Outlined the Scope of Work, along with meetings, deliverables, and
approximate hours and staff required to complete the work.
h) Assigned Staff - The Proposer shall designate and identify the project manager/team
leader. The Proposer shall also designate and identify other individuals (if applicable)
serving on the team and their position.
i) Proposer Qualifications and Experience - Proposer's eligibility to respond to this
solicitation is based on Proposer's ability to meet the requirements listed below. CATS, at
its sole discretion, reserves the right to determine whether any Proposer meets the
minimum eligibility standards, to determine whether a proposal is responsive, and to select
a proposal which best serves its financial and program objectives. If a Proposer cannot
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meet all qualification requirements as stated herein, their proposal may be rejected without
further consideration.
To have a proposal considered, Proposer must demonstrate qualifications in the following
categories:
j) Company History & Background - Provide a brief history of the organization including
background information providing the type of equipment and service requested in the RFP.
Indicate the length of time the company has been in business and number of employees.
Indicate home office and/or branch office locations (if different).
k) Staff Experience and Qualifications - Provide information indicating the Proposer's
background and qualifications related to the service required.
l) References & Performance Record - Proposers must include references of at least
three (3) past clients. This should include examples of similar work indicating the
responder's level of involvement in the project and the key personnel involved with the
project. Provide demonstrated track record of acceptable performance on similar
projects. The references should include company name, address, phone number(s),
e-mail and contact person directly involved with the project.
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PART 2
CATS TERMS & CONDITIONS
A. Assignment, Transfer of Interest
There shall be no assignment/transfer of interest or delegation of Contractor's rights, duties or
responsibilities of the Contractor under the contract derived from this RFP without the prior written
approval of CATS. The contract that will be derived from this RFP shall not be subcontracted
except with the prior written consent of CATS. No such consent shall be construed as making
CATS a party to such subcontract, or subjecting CATS to liability of any kind to any subcontractor.
No subcontract shall, under any circumstances, relieve the prime Contractor of its liability and
obligation under this contract. All transactions with CATS must be through the prime Contractor.
B. Audit (Right to Audit)
The Contractor shall permit an authorized representative of CATS to periodically inspect and
audit all data and records of the Contractor relating to his performance and/or obligations under
this contract.
C. Binding (Proposal or Bid Binding)
All responses submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this RFP shall be binding
upon the responder for a minimum of one hundred twenty days (120) after the RFP opening
date.
D. CATS Rights
The subsequent contract from this RFP will be awarded to the proposer whose response will
be most advantageous to CATS, with all factors considered.
1. CATS reserves the right to reject all of the proposals and to waive informalities and minor
irregularities in the responses received, to issue subsequent requests for proposals, to cancel
or change this request for proposals, and to, at any time, approve, disapprove, reduce,
expand or cancel any or all of the work to be undertaken pursuant to this RFP without
expense to CATS. CATS reserves the right to award as one vendor or all or non, grouped
basis as deemed in the best interests of CATS.
2. CATS reserves the right to terminate the contract by 60 days written notice, if it is in the
best interests of CATS, provided that payment will be made for CATS approved costs and
services rendered up to the date of notice of termination, or as provided in the termination
for convenience provisions found in this RFP.
E. Confidentiality of Solicitation Information
The following provisions will apply unless the CATS statement of work specifically indicates
that all information exchanged will be non-confidential:
All financial, statistical, personal, technical, and other data and information relating to the CATS
on Demand & Baker Microtransit operations which are designated confidential by CATS and made
available to the Contractor in order to carry out this contract, shall be protected by the Contractor
from unauthorized use and disclosure through the observance of the same or more effective
procedural requirements as are applicable to CATS. The identification of all such confidential data
and information as well as CATS procedural requirements for protection of such data and
information from unauthorized use and disclosure shall be provided by CATS in writing to the
Contractor. If the methods and procedures employed by the Contractor for the protection of
the Contractor's data and information are deemed by CATS to be adequate for the protection of
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CATS confidential information, such methods and procedures may be used, with the written
consent of CATS, to carry out the intent of this paragraph. The Contractor shall not be required
under the provisions of the paragraph to keep confidential any data or information, which is or
becomes publicly available, is already rightfully in the Contractor's possession, is independently
developed by the Contractor outside the scope of the contract, or is rightfully obtained from third
parties.
F. Changes/Addenda and Withdrawals
1) CHANGES/ADDENDA: Any/all changes to the RFP will be issued in the form of
written addenda which will be posted on CATS website.
2) Vendors are encouraged to check the CATS website frequently for any possible addenda
that may be issued to this RFP. CATS is not responsible for a proposer's failure to
download any addenda documents required to complete this RFP.
3) The Proposer should complete and acknowledge receipt of all addenda(s) to the RFP
by completing and submitting Exhibit A - Proposer's Signatory Page. By signing, the
PROPOSER acknowledges receipt of ALL addenda which can be found on the CATS
website at: https://www.brcats.com/page/procurement.
Responses received after the deadline designated in this RFP shall not be opened
and will be considered non-responsive. The late proposer will be notified by telephone,
email or US mail and given the opportunity to pick up the late proposal. Late proposals
which are not picked up within four weeks will be destroyed.
4) CATS reserves the right to change the Schedule of Events - Timeline & Due Dates and/or
issue addenda to the RFP at any time. CATS also reserves the right to cancel or re-issue
this RFP.
Withdrawals: A proposer may withdraw a response that has been submitted at any time up to
the RFP specified opening date and time. To accomplish this, a written request signed by the
authorized representative of the proposer must be submitted to the CATS Procurement Manager.
After the proposal receipt deadline, proposals may not be withdrawn for one hundred twenty (120)
calendar days.
G. Contractor Responsibility
The Contractor shall be the sole point of contact regarding all products and services provided and
payment of all charges resulting from this contract. Further, Contractor must agree as follows:
* Perform its duties as an independent Contractor and not as an employee of CATS;
* Assure that all applicable certifications, licenses and insurance shall remain current during
the entire contract term.
H. Corporation Requirements
If the Contractor is a corporation not incorporated under the laws of the State of Louisiana, the
Contractor should have obtained a certificate of authority pursuant to R.S. 12:301-302 from the
Secretary of State of Louisiana. If the Contractor is a for-profit corporation whose stock is not
publicly traded, the Contractor should ensure that a disclosure of ownership form has been
properly filed with the Secretary of State of Louisiana. Please file in accordance with the
Louisiana Secretary of State:
https://www.sos.la.gov/businessservices/searchforlouisianabusinessfilings/pages/default.aspx.
Any Contractor who is awarded a contract will be required to be registered with the Louisiana
Secretary of State prior to award, and within 7-10 days of request by CATS.
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