REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Battery Electric Buses and Charging Stations RFP # MM-01-20 Released: July 30, 2020 Proposals due: September 17th, 2020 by 2:00 P.M. CST. MILWAUKEE TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. Operator of the Milwaukee County Transit System 1942 NORTH 17TH STREET MILWAUKEE, WI 53205 RFP Administrator: Jason Ross [email protected] | www.ridemcts.com SECTION 1: NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS................................................................. 12 NR 1. Description of the Work to be Done .......................................................................................... 12 NR 2. Obtaining Proposal Documents ................................................................................................. 12 NR 3. Proposal Due Date and Submittal Requirements ....................................................................... 12 NR 4. Validity of Proposals ................................................................................................................. 12 NR 5. Pre-Proposal Meeting Information (Optional) ........................................................................... 13 SECTION 2: INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS ............................................................................... 14 IP 1. Quantities............................................................................................................................................ 14 IP 2. Proposed Schedule for the Procurement ............................................................................................. 14 IP 3. Obtaining Proposal Documents .......................................................................................................... 14 IP 4. Pre-Proposal Meeting/Information for Proposers............................................................................... 14 IP 5. Questions, Clarifications and Omissions ............................................................................................ 14 IP 6. Addenda to RFP ................................................................................................................................. 15 IP 7. DBE Requirements for Transit Vehicle Manufacturers ..................................................................... 15 IP 8. Buy America Certification ................................................................................................................. 15 IP 9. Conditions, Exceptions, Reservations or Understandings .................................................................. 16 IP 10. Protest Procedures ............................................................................................................................ 16 IP 11. Preparation of Proposals ................................................................................................................... 18 IP 12. Proposal Evaluation, Negotiation and Selection .............................................................................. 21 IP 13. Response to Proposals ...................................................................................................................... 25 IP 14. Conflicts of Interests and Gratuities ................................................................................................. 26 SECTION 3: GENERAL CONDITIONS ............................................................................................... 27 GC 1. Definitions ........................................................................................................................................ 27 GC 2. Materials and Workmanship............................................................................................................. 28 GC 3. Conformance with Specifications and Drawings ............................................................................. 28 GC 4. Inspection, Testing and Acceptance ................................................................................................. 28 GC 4.1 General ..................................................................................................................................... 28 GC 4.2 Risk of Loss ............................................................................................................................. 29 GC 5. Title and Warranty of Title ............................................................................................................... 29 GC 6. Intellectual Property Warranty ......................................................................................................... 29 GC 7. Data Rights ....................................................................................................................................... 30 GC 7.1 Proprietary Rights/Rights in Data ............................................................................................ 30 GC 7.2 Access to Onboard Operational Data ....................................................................................... 30 GC 8. Changes ............................................................................................................................................ 30 GC 8.1 Contractor Changes .................................................................................................................. 30 GC 8.2 Agency Changes ...................................................................................................................... 30 GC 9. Legal Clauses ................................................................................................................................... 31 GC 9.1 Indemnification ........................................................................................................................ 31 GC 9.2 Suspension of Work ................................................................................................................. 31 GC 9.3 Excusable Delays/Force Majeure............................................................................................. 32 GC 9.4 Termination .............................................................................................................................. 33 GC 9.5 Compliance with Laws and Regulations .................................................................................. 34 GC 9.6 Changes of Law ....................................................................................................................... 35 GC 9.7 Governing Law and Choice of Forum ..................................................................................... 35 GC 9.8 Disputes ................................................................................................................................... 35 GC 9.9 Maintenance of Records; Access by Agency; Right to Audit Records ................................... 37 GC 9.10 Confidential Information ....................................................................................................... 37 GC 9.11 Conflicts of Interest, Gratuities .............................................................................................. 38 GC 9.12 General Nondiscrimination Clause ........................................................................................ 38 GC 9.13 Amendment and Waiver ........................................................................................................ 38 GC 9.14 Remedies Not Exclusive ........................................................................................................ 39 Request for Proposal MM-01-20 GC 9.15 Counterparts ........................................................................................................................... 39 GC 9.16 Severability ............................................................................................................................ 39 GC 9.17 Third-Party Beneficiaries ....................................................................................................... 39 GC 9.18 Assignment of Contract ......................................................................................................... 39 GC 9.19 Independent Parties ................................................................................................................ 39 GC 9.20 Survival .................................................................................................................................. 39 SECTION 4: SPECIAL PROVISIONS .................................................................................................. 40 SP 1. Inspection, Tests and Repairs ............................................................................................................ 40 SP 1.1 Repair Performance................................................................................................................... 40 SP 1.2 Pilot Bus .................................................................................................................................... 40 SP 1.3 Configuration and Performance Approval ................................................................................ 41 SP 1.4 First Article Inspection – Production ........................................................................................ 41 SP 1.5 Post-Delivery Tests ................................................................................................................... 41 SP 1.6 Repairs after Non-Acceptance .................................................................................................. 42 SP 2. 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