[Dr. continued her presentation on the commuter rail contract procurement process. ] Given the complexity, uniqueness of this procurement [Dr. Scott] told the Board she would highlight key elements of the procurement process. . The MBTA hired KPMG Corporate Finance LLP and Stear Davies Glee to assist the authority on this procurement and resulting contract. In January 2012, the MBTA sought letters of interest from potential proposers. In May 2012, the MBTA issued the RFQ and mailed the RFQ to the 26 firms indicating letters of interest. In June 2012, the MBTA hosted an event for Bombardier, SNC Lavelland, MBCR, Keolis, URS, First Transit, Providence and Worcester RR, Veolia, Pan AM and Peter Pan. In July 2012, the MBTA received 2 statements of qualifications. On September 5, 2012, the MBTA qualified two teams Keolis Commuter Services LLC (Keolis) and MBCR to advance to the second phase of the procurement, both extremely capable teams. Later in September 2012, the MBTA held a commuter rail procurement diversity outreach event at the State Transportation Building. In addition to news and media outlets over, 1500 DBE invitations were sent out, 460 of which were sent by the MBTA. 128 businesses and 151 individuals attended this event specifically structured to make sure DBEs were apprised of the procurement, obtained a comprehensive understanding of possible business opportunities and were able to be introduced to the 2 qualified
[Dr. continued her presentation on the commuter rail contract procurement process. ] Given the complexity, uniqueness of this procurement [Dr. Scott] told the Board she would highlight key elements of the procurement process. . The MBTA hired KPMG Corporate Finance LLP and Stear Davies Glee to assist the authority on this procurement and resulting contract. In January 2012, the MBTA sought letters of interest from potential proposers. In May 2012, the MBTA issued the RFQ and mailed the RFQ to the 26 firms indicating letters of interest. In June 2012, the MBTA hosted an event for Bombardier, SNC Lavelland, MBCR, Keolis, URS, First Transit, Providence and Worcester RR, Veolia, Pan AM and Peter Pan. In July 2012, the MBTA received 2 statements of qualifications. On September 5, 2012, the MBTA qualified two teams Keolis Commuter Services LLC (Keolis) and MBCR to advance to the second phase of the procurement, both extremely capable teams. Later in September 2012, the MBTA held a commuter rail procurement diversity outreach event at the State Transportation Building. In addition to news and media outlets over, 1500 DBE invitations were sent out, 460 of which were sent by the MBTA. 128 businesses and 151 individuals attended this event specifically structured to make sure DBEs were apprised of the procurement, obtained a comprehensive understanding of possible business opportunities and were able to be introduced to the 2 qualified
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