Ben Franklin Transit seeks proposals for safety and de-escalation training.

BEN FRANKLIN TRANSIT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATOR SAFETY & 
DE-ESCALATION TRAINING  
RFP 26-06

Ben Franklin Transit (hereinafter referred to as "BFT"), a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, located in Richland, WA is requesting Proposals from qualified Consultants to provide on-site public transit operator safety & de-escalation Training. Deadline for proposals are due No Later Than 2:00 PM (PDT) on 4/7/2026.  
Interested Consultants can create a Free account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at: procurement.opengov.com . Once you have completed account registration, browse back to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bft and click on "Submit Response", then follow the instructions to submit the electronic proposal by the proposal due date. Questions regarding RFP 26-06 should be directed to: Rob Orvis, Director of Contract & Purchasing, phone: (509) 318.5862, e-mail: rorvis@bft.org.
Protest Procedure Policy

BFT's protest procedure policy can be obtained by contacting Rob Orvis, Director of Contracts & Purchasing, by the above address or phone number.  Consultants who can demonstrate substantial economic interest may protest BFT's decision regarding a provision of the Request for Proposal or contract award. 
 
  
Equal Employment Opportunity

The contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment laws and regulations.

Disadvantage Business Goals.

BFT affirmatively ensures that disadvantaged and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (W/DBE'S) will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals to this request and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

WISHA and OSHA Regulations

The contractor agrees to abide by all laws, rules and regulations promulgated by the United States of America, the State of Washington, or any agencies or subdivisions thereof, specifically including WISHA and OSHA regulations currently in effect during contract term.

Contractors will be required to follow all Federal, State, and Local rules and regulations.  
BFT reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.  This Request for Proposals may be canceled and any and all Proposals may be rejected in whole or in part when it is in the best interest of BFT.  Contractors will be required to follow FTA, State, and Local rules and regulations. 
IPL0328369
Apr 3 2026