Transit Management and Operation Service

The government authority located in Sonora, California is seeking transit management and operation services. The agency requires a vendor to manage all day-to-day functions necessary to operate the transit system, including service delivery, dispatch, service planning, scheduling, customer service, and vehicle operations. The scope also covers preventive maintenance and repair, operational supervision, personnel management, safety oversight, training, regulatory compliance, and related support functions. The agency is considering multiple delivery models, including a single-provider model or a multi-provider structure where different contractors provide distinct service types. The selected provider must operate effectively within a coordinated system environment and collaborate with the agency and other providers to ensure seamless service delivery. All services must be delivered in a safe, reliable, efficient, and customer-focused manner, consistent with agency policies, performance expectations, and all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The agency is limiting eligibility to onshore organizations based in the United States. Performance of the transit management and operation work will take place offsite. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine the cost. The contract period will span four years. The agency will host a pre-bid meeting on July 7, 2026. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 17, 2026.