The Procurement Division at VIA Metropolitan Transit is responsible for the purchase of goods and services on VIA’s behalf. Goods and services are purchased in accordance with Local, State and Federal provisions and include informal and formal solicitations for bids and proposals.
This division procures rolling stock, equipment, parts, supplies, construction, architectural and engineering, and other types of professional services. Goods and services are procured in a manner that maximizes full and open competition.
Upcoming Procurement and Conflicts
The Upcoming Procurements and Conflict Matrix is a summary regarding conflicts of interest for firms pursuing VIA contracts related to the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Real Estate Support Services, and Final Design for ART North/South (VIA Greenline).
Solicitations and Information
CURRENT SOLICITATIONS
UNDER REVIEW
AWARDED
UPCOMING
DISCLOSURES
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CURRENT SOLICITATIONS
UNDER REVIEW
AWARDED
UPCOMING
UPCOMING SOLICITATIONS
DISCLOSURES
DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS
| Date | Document |
| 12/18/2019 | Conflict of Interest Questionnaire – Contract #19-381 |
| 04/19/2019 | Conflict of Interest Questionnaire – Contract #18-177 |
| 01/22/2019 | Conflict of Interest Affidavit – Contract #19-103 |
| 12/27/2018 | Conflict of Interest Questionnaire – Contract #19-103 |
| 09/25/2018 | Conflict of Interest Affidavit – Contract #18-177 |
| 09/25/2018 | Conflict of Interest Questionnaire – Contract #18-177 |
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DIVISION INFORMATION
In addition to purchases and solicitations, this division assembles scopes of services/statements of work and independent cost estimates. The division also:
♦ Processes and analyzes bids and proposals
♦ Conducts negotiations
♦ Works with VIA’s Office of Diversity and Federal Compliance staff to achieve utilization goals
♦ Awards and administers formal contracts
♦ Monitors contractor performance and adherence to contract provisions
♦ Processes payments
♦ Settles contract disputes
♦ Maintains procurement and contract files
Procurement staff attends networking functions and meets with vendors to maintain awareness of new and emerging products and services. VIA’s Procurement Division issues more than 20,000 purchase orders and awards more than 80 formal contracts per year. Procurement staff work with nearly every department and division within VIA.
Office of Diversity and Federal Compliance
VIA’s Office of Diversity & Federal Compliance (ODFC) Business Supplier Diversity Programs is responsible for all aspects of VIA’s Business/Supplier Diversity Program (comprised of VIA’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and Small Business Enterprise Program).