99 -- Transit Subsidy Metropasses For U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, State of MN

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Minnesota Field Office plans to enter into a sole source contract with the Metropolitan Council in St. Paul, Minnesota, for the provision of employee transit subsidy metropasses. This contract will be a firm fixed price agreement for one year, with the option to extend for an additional year. The Metropolitan Council is identified as the only responsible source capable of meeting HUD’s requirements within the nine-county St. Paul-Minneapolis metropolitan area, justifying the sole source acquisition approach. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes or proposals, and responses to it will not result in a contract award. Interested parties wishing to challenge the sole source determination must provide clear and convincing written evidence demonstrating their ability to fulfill the requirement, including pricing, at no cost to HUD. The contract award is subject to the availability of funds. The contract opportunity is associated with NAICS code 485999, which pertains to transit and ground passenger transportation services. The point of contact for this procurement is the HUD Contract Specialist Pat Leseman, based in the Minneapolis office.