M-1 RAIL is moving full steam (or electric buzz) ahead, and the non-profit organization dedicated to the design, construction, and future operation of a 3.3 mile streetcar route has issued some request for proposals (RFP). The organization has asked specifically for RFPs from rail operations contractors and communications strategists.
Rail Operations Contractors
Operations contractors interested in submitting a proposal must attend the mandatory pre-propsal meeting on Friday, March 13, 2015 from 1pm-3pm EST. The meeting will take place at the M-1 RAIL office, 1426 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226.
Proposals must be submitted before 4pm EST on April 16, 2015. Late proposals will not be accepted. For more information about the rail operations contractor RFP requirements, click here. For additional documents, such as the City of Detroit License Agreement, click here.
Communications Strategists
M-1 RAIL is looking for consultants that can handle its communications needs. Areas that fall into this broad area are:
- Media and community relations
- Event support
- Marketing
- Communications strategy
Proposals should include the development of a communications plan.
Interested parties must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 9 am. The meeting will be held at the M-1 RAIL office at 1426 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226.
Consultants should submit their proposals no later than 5pm EST on March 23, 2015. Late proposals will not be accepted. More information about the RFP can be found here. For more proposal resources, click here.