About this opportunity
AI summaryThe government authority in West Covina, CA requires a USA organization to operate local and express fixed route transit services out of Foothill Transit’s operations and maintenance facility. The buyer demands regular transportation services on identified routes, along with additional or modified special services such as added service frequency, special event routes, shuttle services, venue-specific transportation, and expanded operating hours. The contractor must also supply supervisory and maintenance support for these special events or activities. Performance of the work occurs onsite or offsite. The buyer accepts proposals and seeks budget submissions. The contract period spans one year. Potential bidders may attend a non-mandatory pre-proposal site visit on September 24, 2026. Bidders must submit all questions no later than October 13, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Foothill Transit
- Solicitation No.
- 27-001
Scope of work
- Local and express fixed route transit services
- Operation out of Pomona Operations and Maintenance Facility
- Special event routes and shuttle services
- Supervisory and vehicle maintenance support
- Expanded operating hours and added service frequency
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Technical Qualifications Proposal Evaluation Factors | Not specified |
| Price Proposal Evaluation | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Certificate of good standing from state of incorporation
- Qualification to do business in the State of California
- FTA/DOT-compliant Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
- Capacity to obtain required insurance coverages and bonding
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal Letter (EXHIBIT 1)
- Debarment Certification (EXHIBIT 2-A)
- Organizational Conflict of Interest Certification (EXHIBIT 2-B)
- Lobbying Certification (EXHIBIT 2-C)
- Non-Collusion Declaration (EXHIBIT 2-D)
- Public Transit Service Contracts Labor Code § 1072 Declaration (EXHIBIT 2-E)
- Minimum Wage Certification (EXHIBIT 2-F)
- Buy America Certification (EXHIBIT 2-N)
- Build America, Buy America Certification (EXHIBIT 2-O)
- Proposal Bond (10% of Lump Sum Price Proposal)
Key dates
- Site Visit
- September 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM PDT
- Questions due
- October 13, 2026
- Proposals due
- December 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM PST
- Contract start
- June 27, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic submittal
- Instructions
- Must be free of encryption/password protection, include a table of contents, and clearly label sections. Only one proposal submission per proposer permitted.
Contract details
- Term
- First year of base term runs from June 27, 2027, through June 30, 2028, with subsequent contract years.
- Place of performance
- Foothill Transit's Pomona Operations and Maintenance Facility, Pomona, California
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability of $25,000,000; Auto Liability of $17,000,000; Workers Compensation; All Perils Property insurance; Performance Bond equal to 25% of annual cost.
- Funding
- Federal Funds (FTA / Buy America / Build America, Buy America)