Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) is a Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA),
defined by RCW Chapter 36.57A, providing transit service throughout Whatcom County,
Washington. WTA provides fixed route, paratransit, rural dial-a-ride, on-demand, and
vanpool service, as well as fixed route service into neighboring Skagit County.
WTA seeks a qualified Consultant(s) to provide HR Consulting Services. Some services may
include assistance with the recruitment process, compliance reviews, succession planning,
employee survey’s, and general technical assistance.
These services will support WTA’s HR Director, HR staff, General Manager and Board of
Directors. WTA has an in-house Human Resources Department of seven (7) full-time
employees who are responsible for the full complement of human resources programs,
including the payroll function.
The full RFP package including contract terms and conditions, submission instructions, and
Scope of Work is available by clicking on OPEN PROCUREMENTS:
http://www.ridewta.com/business/doing-business/procurement.
Dates preceded by an asterisk (*) are estimated dates. Estimated dates are for information
only.
Activity Date – 2023
Procurement Request Released………………………………………………………………………………………………..October 16
Clarification Deadline……………………………………………………………………. November 10 no later than 5:00 PM PST
Submissions Due………………………………………………………………………… November 22 no later than 12:00 PM PST
*Finalist Interviews…………………………………………………………………………………………………. Week of December 11
*Notice of Intent to Award…………………………………………………………………………………………………… December 20
*Estimated Award Date…………………………………………………………………………………………………… January 4, 2024
Questions pertaining to the RFP must be submitted via WTA’s procurement portal.
Certified DBE, SBE, WBE, MBE and VBE firms shall have equal opportunity to compete for
and perform as prime contractors, suppliers, or as subcontractors through another
awarded contractor. Certification can be through Washington State’s Office of Minority and
Women Own Business Enterprises www.omwbe.org or other Unified Certifying Program
(UCP) under 49 CFR 26.
For accessibility issues, please email procurement@ridewta.com
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