About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District requests proposals for on-call ADA shuttle bus services in San Francisco and Larkspur, California. The selected contractor must supply all ADA-accessible vehicles, staffing, materials, and supplies necessary to transport passengers unable to climb steep ferry stairways during emergency repairs. Requirements include staffing one accessible vehicle and driver in Larkspur from 5:20 am to 7:15 pm and one in San Francisco from 6:30 am to 8:00 pm, complete with passenger assistance and mobility device securement. Eligibility requires onshore USA organizations with proven experience operating passenger transit and accessible transportation services. Proposers must submit all questions by November 20, 2026. The contract features a base term of three years with up to two additional one-year option terms. An Evaluation Committee will evaluate responsive proposals using a 110-point scale based on qualifications and experience, approach to scope, cost, and small business enterprise preference.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-F-075
Scope of work
- Provide safe, reliable, accessible transit shuttle services during emergency repairs
- Supply all vehicles, materials, staffing, and supplies necessary for operation
- Provide one accessible vehicle and driver in Larkspur from 5:20 am to 7:15 pm
- Provide one accessible vehicle and driver in San Francisco from 6:30 am to 8:00 pm
- Provide basic passenger assistance and assist in securing mobility devices
- Ensure all contractor-supplied vehicles are ADA-accessible at all times
- Provide replacement vehicles for those unavailable due to maintenance or failure
- Equip drivers with cellular phones to be alerted for service
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Proposer's Qualifications and Experience | 0-35 Points |
| Approach to Scope of Services | 0-35 Points |
| Cost Proposal Form | 0-20 Points |
| Workforce Retention Preference | 0-10 Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience operating passenger transportation or transit shuttle services
- Experience providing accessible transportation
- Appropriate insurance coverage
- Drivers must possess all licenses and certifications required by Contractor and applicable law
- Drivers must complete required background checks, drug and alcohol testing, and screening
Documents to include with your response
- Sample Certificate of Insurance
- Cost Proposal Form
- Exception Form
- Indemnification Form (if submitting confidentiality index)
- Workforce Retention Declaration
- Attachment D (DBE/SBE form)
- Attachment E - Bidders List of Subcontractors and Suppliers
- Copies of small business certification (if applicable)
- Confidentiality index (if applicable)
- Levine Act disclosures (if applicable)
Key dates
- Issuance of RFP
- Friday, October 30, 2026
- Written requests for clarifications are due
- Friday, November 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., Pacific Time
- Response to requests for clarifications will be uploaded
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026 by 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time
- Proposals due
- Friday, December 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., Pacific Time
- Proposer interviews, if held (tentative)
- Week of December 14th 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the District's Procurement Portal
- Instructions
- Register, download, and respond online at https://ggbhtd.bonfirehub.com
Contract details
- Term
- Base term of 3 years with up to 2 additional 1-year options terms
- Place of performance
- Larkspur and San Francisco, California
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability of at least $2,000,000; Professional Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence; Business Automobile Liability; Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability of not less than $1,000,000.
- Funding
- Federal, state and local grants, Bridge tolls, and transit fares