PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS The Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS) hereby invites qualified firms to submit Statements of Qualifications and Technical Proposals for: RFP No.: MITS-2026-FS-02 Project: Fire Suppression System Replacement ________________________________________ PROJECT SUMMARY MITS seeks professional services for the design, removal, and installation of a new fire suppression system, including associated fire alarm and monitoring components, at its facility located at: 1300 E. Seymour Street, Muncie, IN 47302 This procurement will be conducted using a Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) process in accordance with federal guidelines. ________________________________________ IMPORTANT DATES • Issue Date: June 1, 2026 • Pre-Proposal Site Visit (Non-Mandatory): June 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM • Deadline for Questions: June 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM • Proposal Due Date: July 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (EST) ________________________________________ SUBMISSION INFORMATION Proposals shall be submitted to: Muncie Indiana Transit System Attn: Amanda Price, Contracting Officer 1300 E. Seymour Street Muncie, IN 47302 Late proposals will not be accepted. ________________________________________ MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Firms must demonstrate: • Relevant experience in fire suppression system design and installation • Access to an Indiana-licensed Professional Engineer (PE) • Qualified fire alarm personnel (NICET or equivalent) • Required licenses, bonding, and insurance ________________________________________ CONTACT INFORMATION All inquiries must be submitted in writing to: Robert Cooper Email: rcooper@mitsbus.org Phone: (765) 282-2762 ext. 221 ________________________________________ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This project may be funded in part by federal funds and is subject to applicable Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements. MITS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities in the procurement process. ________________________________________ Published by: Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS) INI-06/01,06/19/2026 12349637