Wheelchair-Accessible Transportation Services
- Client
- Berkeley, California
- RFP Number
- TRANSPORT-12263
- Posted
- 10/15/2026
- Category
- Transportation Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Berkeley requires wheelchair-accessible transportation services for eligible older adults and adults with disabilities within Berkeley, CA. The selected vendor must offer live dispatching, curb-to-curb, door-to-door, and door-through-door options, assist with travel paths, and transport personal baggage, an extra wheelchair, and groceries. Performance of the work is onsite, and the contractor must meet specific monitoring, reporting, insurance, and local compliance standards, including Living Wage and business license requirements. Qualified onshore USA organizations, firms, or individuals can apply. Bidders must submit one PDF technical proposal and one separate pricing proposal listing hourly rates via email to [email protected] by 2:00 pm on November 10, 2026. All questions regarding the solicitation are due by October 27, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated on price alongside other non-publicly opened factors, with the contract expected to be awarded on January 20, 2027.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from BRSD.WheelchairAccessible.RFP_.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Berkeley is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide wheelchair-accessible transportation services for older adults and adults with disabilities. The selected vendor will enter into a 4-year contract, with an estimated maximum of $60,000 per fiscal year available from Alameda County Measure BB funds. Qualified firms or individuals are eligible to bid.
- Issued by
- City of Berkeley
- Questions due
- 10/27/2026
- Proposals due
- 2:00 pm, on Tuesday November 10, 2026
- Award of Contract
- 1/20/27
- Sign and Process Contract
- 2/3/27
- How to submit
- Electronic via email
- Submission details
- Email proposals to [email protected]. Submit one PDF of the technical proposal and a separate pricing proposal document using the specified file naming conventions.
- Contract term
- 4-year contract
- Estimated value
- An estimated maximum of $60,000 per Fiscal Year (FY 2028, FY 2029, FY 2030, and FY 2031)
- Place of performance
- Alameda County, California
- Insurance and bonding
- General liability minimum $2,000,000, automobile liability minimum $1,000,000, professional liability $2,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance in accordance with state requirements.
- Funding
- Alameda County Measure BB funds administered by the Alameda County Transportation Commission
Scope of work
- Wheelchair-accessible transportation services for older adults and adults with disabilities
- Curb-to-curb, door-to-door, and door-through-door service
- Assistance with transport of reasonable baggage and an extra wheelchair
- Live dispatch service for same-day and advanced scheduling of rides
- Vehicles capable of safely accommodating two wheelchair passengers
- Emergency evacuation and relocation transportation during natural disasters
- Collection of required passenger fares and application of City-funded subsidies
- At least 40 hours of driver training covering safe operation, accessibility equipment, and first aid
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed, operated, and equipped vehicles in accordance with California DMV, CHP, ADA, and CCR Title 13 requirements
- Minimum 3 client references from California cities or other large public sector entities
- Drivers must possess all state licenses, permits, certifications, and qualifications required by law
- Establish and implement a drug and alcohol testing program for drivers meeting federal requirements
- Provide no less than 40 hours of training to all drivers employed under the contract
- City business license obtained prior to contract execution
Documents to include with the bid
- Technical Proposal
- Pricing Proposal (separate document)
- Non-Discrimination/Workforce Composition Form (Attachment B)
- Nuclear Free Disclosure Form (Attachment C)
- Oppressive States Form (Attachment D)
- Sanctuary City Compliance Statement (Attachment E)
- Living Wage Form (Attachment F)
- Equal Benefits Certification (Attachment G)
Verify important details
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