LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Port Authority of Allegheny County REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 16-03 Port Authority of Allegheny County is requesting proposals for the performance of the following service: UTILITY CONSULTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES The required services include, but are not limited to: a) monitoring of utility bills including recommendations for cost reductions of utility services; b) bill approval services; c) assisting Port Authority in energy and telecommunications procurements; and d) energy management which includes the construction and maintenance of an accurate and historical database of energy costs and usage; an inventory of meters, site addresses and phone numbers of utility providers; support of Port Authority's staff regarding construction activities; and, at the request of Port Authority, an on-site energy audit of operating locations. A copy of the RFP will be available on or after April12, 2016 and can be obtained by registering at the Port Authority ebusiness website: http://ebusiness.portauthority.org and following the directions listed on the website. Please note that Proposers must register under the ebusiness category of PSUC - Pro Utility Consulting for this RFP. Proposers may also register in other categories for any future RFPs issued by Port Authority. If you have specific questions regarding this RFP, please contact Jerimaine Ward at (412) 566-5147. An Information Meeting for interested parties will be held at 9:30 a.m., prevailing time, April 26, 2016 in the Fifth Floor Board Room of Port Authority of Allegheny County's downtown offices, 345 Sixth Avenue to answer any questions regarding this RFP. Proposals must be received by 2:00 p.m., prevailing time, May 13, 2016 at the Purchasing and Materials Management Department, Port Authority of Allegheny County, 345 Sixth Avenue, Third Floor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222-2527. This Contract Services may be funded, in part, by, and subject to certain requirements of, the County of Allegheny and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The proposal process and the performance of the requested services will be in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Port Authority of Allegheny County, in compliance with 74 Pa.C.S. § 303, as may be amended, require that certified Diverse Businesses ("DBs") have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts for these Contract Services. In this regard, all Proposers shall make good faith efforts in accordance with 74 Pa.C.S. § 303, to ensure that DBs have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts. Proposers shall also not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, disability, national origin, sexual origin, gender identity or status as a parent in the award and performance of contracts for these Contract Services. Port Authority of Allegheny County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
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