The Apalachee Regional Planning Council is seeking qualifications from entities interested in coordinating transportation services for the transportation disadvantaged in Gulf County, Florida. The selected entity will be the designated Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for the Transportation Disadvantaged Program, as authorized by Chapter 427, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and more fully described in Chapter 41-2, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).

The CTC is defined by Chapter 427, F.S., as a transportation entity recommended by the appropriate designated official planning agency to ensure that coordinated transportation services are provided to the transportation disadvantaged population in a designated service area. The CTC has full responsibility for the delivery of transportation services for the transportation disadvantaged as outlined in Section 427.015(2), F.S.

Interested entities are required to provide the following as proof of qualifications: description of organization, an organizational chart, capabilities and background information, prior work accomplishments, explanation of coordination experience, scheduling and routing software used by the entity, a list of vehicles to be used (if applicable); proof of insurability, credit references, a current financial statement and a current Medicaid provider number.

Interested entities should submit four (4) copies of their expression of interest and qualifications in a sealed envelope to the Apalachee Regional Planning Council, 20776 Central Avenue East, Suite 1, Blountstown, Florida 32424 by 12:00 Noon (Central Time), Friday, February 24, 2012. The envelope must be marked, “LETTER OF INTEREST AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR GULF COUNTY CTC.” Faxed and emailed responses WILL NOT be accepted. Responses received after the deadline will be returned unopened. Only responses to the request for letters of interest will be considered if a request for proposals is issued for the CTC.

Questions should be addressed to: Ms. Vanita Anderson, TD Program Coordinator, at the address listed above. The Apalachee Regional Planning Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses in the best interest of the State.