After-Hours Transportation Services
- Client
- County of Albany
- RFP Number
- TRANSPORT-12229
- Posted
- 10/9/2026
- Category
- Transportation Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Albany County Department of Social Services needs a vendor to manage day-to-day operations and provide quality after-hours, non-emergency transportation services to eligible unhoused residents across Albany County, NY. The selected vendor must utilize a tracking system, manage operations, and employ qualified, trained, and licensed drivers to transport individuals, families, and small groups carrying personal belongings to designated locations. The contract term is one year, and the work must be performed onsite. Only USA organizations are eligible to apply. Applicants must complete a required proposal format that includes a Table of Contents, Qualification/Experience section, References, Plan Implementation, and a Cost Proposal Section detailing hourly rates and reimbursable costs. Questions must be submitted by October 26, 2026. Responses can be submitted digitally via email or online, and prospective proposers must return a Receipt Confirmation Form to ensure they receive further communications regarding the solicitation.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP 2026-140 After Hours Transportation.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The County of Albany is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to provide after-hours transportation services for eligible unhoused individuals and families. Services will transport clientele to emergency shelters or contracted hotel and motel placements across Albany County and the Greater Capital District. Vendors qualified to conduct business in New York State are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- County of Albany Department of Social Services - Adult Services Division
- RFP documents available starting
- close of business (4:30 p.m.) on Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Questions due
- Oct 26, 2026
- Proposals due
- 4:30 PM, local time on Friday, October 30, 2026
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy or electronic submission
- Submission details
- One (1) copy sealed in an opaque envelope delivered to Albany County Purchasing Agent, Room 820, 112 State Street, Albany, New York 12207, or submitted electronically via BidNet Empire State Purchasing Group.
- Contract term
- One year
- Place of performance
- Albany County and the Greater Capital District, New York
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers Compensation and Employer Liability Insurance, Automobile Liability Insurance, Commercial General Liability Insurance, and Professional Liability Insurance required.
How proposals are evaluated
| Professional qualifications and relevant experience | 20% |
| Cost Proposal | 20% |
Scope of work
- Provide non-emergency after-hours transportation via van or shuttle bus for unhoused individuals and families
- Employ and assign qualified, trained, and duly licensed drivers with customer service skills
- Transport individuals and families with luggage, belongings, or mobility and disability issues
- Provide transportation to and from designated locations across Albany County and the Greater Capital District
- Utilize a tracking system for transportation operations
- Operate after-hours between 4:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays
- Provide periodic transportation during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) upon request
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified to do business in New York State
- Employ qualified, trained, and duly licensed drivers
- Obtain and maintain all licenses required by New York State or relevant regulating body
Documents to include with the bid
- Receipt Confirmation Form
- Table of Contents
- Qualification / Experience Section
- References
- Plan Implementation Section
- Cost Proposal Section
- Non-Collusive Bidding Certificate (Attachment A)
- Acknowledgment by Proposer (Attachment B)
- Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (Attachment C)
- Iranian Energy Divestment Certification (Attachment D)
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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