VALLEY METRO

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP NO. JH-23004

Automonous Vehicle Research Services

Valley Metro requests interested parties to submit Proposals for Autonomous Vehicle Research Services.

Project Overview:

Valley Metro invites qualified firms to propose an innovative and flexible transportation model aimed at providing turnkey autonomous vehicle service in various areas of the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area (Region), generally within or contiguous to the area in which Valley Metro service is currently operated. The qualified firm must be able to operate autonomous vehicle service on-street in mixed traffic conditions on roadways up to and including at posted speed limits.

Submittal Date/Time:

Thursday, June 1, 2023, by 3:00 P.M. MST (Phoenix local time). Submittals received after the specified time will not be accepted.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) documents are available or will be available on or about Monday, May 1, 2023. Interested firms may download the RFP documents at Valley Metro’s E-Procurement Website: https://valleymetro.procureware.com/home. A login will be required to submit a response.

Questions regarding this solicitation may be submitted via Valley Metro’s E-Procurement Website, https://valleymetro.procureware.com/home by selecting the clarification tab. Questions will be answered through the E-Procurement Website and are due no less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the specified due date and time.

Valley Metro reserves the right to cancel this solicitation or reject any and all submittals.