SA (Visalia, California) - Evaluating the Feasibility and Impacts of Fare-Free Transit Service

The Tulare County Association of Governments in Visalia, California is seeking a vendor to study whether fare-free local public transit can be implemented without harming the financial viability of local transit operations. The agency needs to identify potential benefits of fare-free transit to under-served communities and requires an implementation strategy if the service is determined to be feasible. The scope of work covers a fare collection, ridership, and formula funding analysis, alongside public outreach efforts. The selected vendor must also manage advisory committee formation and meetings, draft the final plan, and support the board review and approval process. All project work will be performed offsite. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for cost proposals from interested bidders. All questions regarding this procurement must be submitted no later than June 26, 2026.