The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain competitive proposals as allowed by Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances Section 2-895 et. seq. from bona fide, qualified Proposers who are interested in providing Scope of Work as defined in Part II hereof. By submitting a proposal, Proposer agrees to comply with all provisions of Louisiana law as well as compliance with the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, Louisiana Code of Ethics, applicable Jefferson Parish ethical standards and Jefferson Parish (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Parish”) standard terms and conditions as adopted by Jefferson Parish Council Resolution. 1.3 Goals and Objectives As a municipal transit department, JPDTA must optimize the use of scarce funding for its operational expenses, looking for efficiencies and cost reductions wherever possible. JPDTA is interested in proposals that demonstrate understanding and consideration of these funding challenges, and that include features that provide the greatest benefit to JPDTA and its end users. This will include several technologies used currently within the transit industry. Procurement of the technology will provide a comprehensive platform across which JPDTA, and its operations contractor can manage data in real time and streamline overall transit-system management. The technology will also include the capability to deliver a mobile application for Transit passengers. This RFP should include all optional technologies and/or that may or may not be selected by JPDTA for deployment depending on funding availability and other factors. The system shall meet all specified requirements and have the capability to serve present and future operational needs, within the constraints established by commercially available systems. Proposers are urged to maximize the potential realization of the requirements/specifications while minimizing custom development
