Paratransit, Demand Accessible, and Fixed Route Shuttle Operation and Maintenance Services
- Client
- San Rafael, California
- RFP Number
- TRANSPORT-11708
- Posted
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- Category
- Transportation Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
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- Set-aside
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority in San Rafael, CA, requires operation and maintenance services for paratransit, demand accessible, and fixed route shuttle programs. The selected vendor will manage and operate these services, including a call center that handles trip booking, new rider intake, and passenger information. The call center operates seven days a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST, requiring English and Spanish speaking representatives and on-demand translation services. The vendor will also be responsible for farebox revenue collection and reporting operational data. Eligibility is limited to onshore US organizations. Proposals are requested, and questions must be submitted by September 4, 2026.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 1-01 PC202611 RFP Document.pdf, 4-02 Attachment A01 - Scope of Services.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
Marin County Transit District invites proposals to manage and operate select Marin Access paratransit and mobility service programs, the Marin Access Call Center, and select Marin Transit fixed route shuttle routes. The contractor will be responsible for operations, vehicle maintenance, scheduling, customer service, and dispatching responsibilities in Marin County, California. Qualified consulting firms organized in the USA with experience delivering fixed route and demand re…
- Issued by
- Marin County Transit District
- Date Issued
- August 3, 2026
- Site Visit / Pre-Proposal Meeting
- August 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT
- Pre-Proposal meeting
- August 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM PDT
- Deadline to Submit Questions
- September 4, 2026
- Answers to Questions / Addenda Issued
- October 5, 2026
- Proposal Due Date
- November 6, 2026
- Interviews Conducted the Week(s) of
- December 7, 2026
- How to submit
- Electronic via the Marin Transit procurement portal hosted by Bonfire
- Submission details
- Upload all files through https://marintransit.bonfirehub.com/portal. Proposal must not exceed 25 written 8-1/2 x 11 pages with minimum 12 pt font size.
- Contract term
- Four (4) year base term, three (3) one-year option years
- Place of performance
- Novato, CA and San Rafael, CA
- Insurance and bonding
- Selected Proposer will obtain and maintain for the duration of the contract the insurance policies and endorsements required as part of the Draft Services Contract.
- Funding
- Mixed funding, including local Marin County Measure A/AA, Measure B, and Federal FTA 5307/5310/5311
How proposals are evaluated
| Understanding and Approach to the Project | 10 |
| Overall Capabilities and Experience | 25 |
| Experience Providing Paratransit and Demand Response Services | 15 |
| Experience Providing Call Center Operation Services | 10 |
| Experience Providing Fixed Route and Shuttle Services | 15 |
| Cost Effectiveness | 25 |
| Compliance with California Labor Code 1072 | 10% |
Scope of work
- Operation and maintenance of Marin Access paratransit services
- Operation and maintenance of Marin Access demand-response services
- Operation and maintenance of Marin Transit fixed-route shuttle services
- Operation and staffing of the Marin Access Call Center
- Service scheduling and dispatching
- Collecting, reconciling, and depositing farebox revenue
- Vehicle maintenance for Class B and C cutaway vehicles and Ford Transit vans
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
- Experience providing both fixed route and demand response services under one contract
- Operator staffing with appropriate driver licenses and classifications
Documents to include with the bid
- Cover Letter
- Consultant Profile
- Attachment C - Cost Proposal Sheet
- Attachment D - California Levine Act Statement
- Attachment E - Prime Firm and Subcontractor/Subconsultant/Supplier Report
- Attachment F - Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Attachment G - FTA Certification Forms
- Attachment H - FTA Contract Provisions
- Attachment I - Safety and Security Plan, Vehicle Maintenance Plan, Staffing Plan, Training Plan, Customer Service Plan, Supervision/Dispatch Plans, Cash Handling Plan, Work Plan and Schedule
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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