Bulletin_1_IFB_738_SH.pdf

This Bulletin 1 document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for visitor bus transportation services at the Peter J. Pitchess Detention Center (PDC) Custody Facility. The solicitation, numbered IFB 738-SH, was issued on May 29, 2026, and seeks a qualified organization to provide comprehensive bus transportation services for facility visitors. The IFB requires submission of complete bid documentation including references, licenses, certifications, and credentials to be evaluated against the Minimum Mandatory Requirements outlined in the solicitation. The contract scope of work and detailed service requirements are provided in Exhibit A (Statement of Work) of Appendix A, while required bid forms are specified in Appendix B.

Bidders must satisfy four Minimum Mandatory Requirements to be considered for award: (1) a minimum of five consecutive years of experience within the last seven years providing bus transportation services for public/government organizations and/or custody facilities equivalent to the described services; (2) a fleet of at least five buses with minimum capacity of 43 passengers each, with one vehicle being handicap accessible; (3) a valid Transportation Charter Party (TCP) permit issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC); and (4) compliance with all additional operational and licensing requirements. Bidders must complete Exhibit 8 (List of References) to demonstrate experience and fleet requirements, and Exhibit 7 (Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, and Credentials) with supporting documentation to verify possession of the required TCP permit and other credentials.