SMTD Procurement
The Springfield Mass Transit District (SMTD) procures goods and services in accordance with sound public contracting policies and procedures. As a recipient of federal funds, SMTD’s purchasing processes must abide by the rules and regulations of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and adhere to the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) third-party contracting guidelines. It must also follow applicable Illinois Procurement Codes, and State’s Capital Grant Manual on applicable state-funded projects.
Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE)
In accordance with requirements of the U.S Department of Transportation as set forth in 49 C.F. R. Part 26, as amended, Sangamon Mass Transit District hereby notifies the public that it is recommending the following Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for procurement contracts during Federal Fiscal Years of 2024-2026.
The overall total DBE goal for Federal Fiscal Year 2024-2026 is 3.4%.
SMTD would like to encourage all small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals to become certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
Please visit https://idot.illinois.gov/doing-business/certifications/disadvantaged-business-enterprise-certification/index to apply for a DBE certification with the Illinois Unified Certification Program (IL UCP). The IL UCP was established to meet the requirements in federal regulations, 49 CFR part 26. These regulations require that all recipients of federal-aid must implement a “one-stop” certification process for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs). “One Stop” shopping will be provided to DBE program applicants, such that an applicant need only apply once for DBE certification that will be honored by all participating agencies in the IL UCP.
Procurement Regulations and Policies - Laws, Agreements, and Manuals
Sangamon Mass Transit District is a governing body who’s purchasing process is governed by the following laws, regulations, agreements, and manuals.
Federal Transit Administration Third Party Contracting Guidelines
Federal Transit Administration Master Agreement FY23
Current Procurements
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Open Procurements
RFP #2024-01 On-Board Video Surveillance System
Bids due June 6, 2024 by 2:00pm Central Time.
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Future Procurements
Supervisor Vans
Mainline Buses
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Closed Procurements
Prevailing Wage Ordinance
January 2024
Published Rates For Sangamon County
The Prevailing Wage Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay laborers, workers and mechanics employed on PUBLIC WORKS construction projects no less than the general prevailing rate of wages (consisting of hourly cash wages plus fringe benefits) for work of a similar character in the county where the work is performed.
