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OpenSolicitation 27-11805-C

Transportation Services for Berkeley Echo Lake Camp, Berkeley Day Camp, and Select Recreation Programs

Buyer
City of Berkeley
Place of performance
Within the City of Berkeley and intrastate locations in California
Submission deadline
Dec 17, 2026

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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The City of Berkeley seeks qualified firms or individuals to provide transportation services for Berkeley Echo Lake Camp, Berkeley Day Camp, and other select recreation programs. The selected contractor must supply recent-model charter buses, shuttle buses, vans, and certified, licensed drivers for camp transportation and one-day field trips over a two-year contract term. Eligible onshore U.S. organizations must submit separate technical and pricing PDFs via email to [email protected] by 2:00 pm on December 17, 2026, with technical offers capped at 50 pages. Proposers must email project scope questions to Justin Pitcher at [email protected] by 5:00 pm on December 8, 2026. The City of Berkeley will evaluate proposals based on price and other factors, and it reserves the right to award all or part of the contract to multiple bidders. Selected contractors must obtain a City business license and maintain required general liability, automobile, professional liability, and workers' compensation insurance.

Scope of work

  • Intrastate bus transportation for Recreation Division camps and programs
  • Charter buses (35 to 58 passengers) no more than 5 years old
  • Shuttle buses and vans (up to 22 passengers) no more than 5 years old
  • Certified, licensed drivers with DOJ background checks and fingerprinting
  • Transportation to Berkeley Echo Lake Camp, Tuolumne Camp, and Cazadero Camp
  • One-day field trip transportation to regional parks, zoos, and water parks
  • Emergency passenger pick-up service with less than 8 hours notice

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
References20%
Qualifications (Years of Experience, Safety Record/Plan)30%
Costs50%

Minimum qualifications

  • Minimum of three client references, preferably California cities or large public entities
  • Drivers must have DOJ criminal background check, fingerprinting, and ongoing review
  • Drivers must meet all State of California certification and licensure requirements
  • School Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB) Certificate required for school facility pickups
  • Drivers should have experience working with children and teens
  • Annual CHP 343-D compliance certification
  • City of Berkeley business license required

Documents to include with your response

  • Technical Proposal (PDF)
  • Separate Pricing Proposal (Exhibit B)
  • Attachment A: Checklist
  • Attachment B: Non-Discrimination/Workforce Composition Form
  • Attachment C: Nuclear Free Disclosure Form
  • Attachment D: Oppressive States Form
  • Attachment E: Sanctuary City Compliance Statement
  • Attachment F: Living Wage Form (may be optional)
  • Attachment G: Equal Benefits Certification (EBO-1) (may be optional)
  • Emergency Action Plan

How to submit

Method
Email
Instructions
Email one PDF of the technical proposal and a separate pricing proposal document to [email protected]. Technical proposal must not exceed 50 pages.
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