Adam NPS transportation service

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Northeast Region is soliciting proposals for transportation services at Adams National Historical Park in Quincy, Massachusetts. The agency seeks a small business contractor to operate a seasonal trolley service using two NPS-owned 29' ADA-compliant trolleys, servicing three park sites within a 4.3-mile loop from April 16 to October 31, 2025. Key contract requirements include providing qualified drivers with Commercial Driver's License Class B, maintaining vehicles, ensuring daily cleaning and preventative maintenance, and following strict safety and operational protocols. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical experience, project management capabilities, past performance, and pricing. The solicitation (Number 140P4325Q0042) has a quote due date of May 21, 2025, at 1600 EDT, with contract performance beginning May 23, 2025.

The contract is a 100% small business total set-aside with a NAICS code of 485999 and a small business size standard of $19M. The total contract value is $68,336.00, with options to expand services during peak visitation periods from July 1 to September 30, 2025. The trolley will operate Wednesday through Sunday, 9:10 am - 5:10 pm, with 45-minute circuit intervals, providing free continuous public transportation to alleviate downtown traffic and parking congestion. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and Federal Transit Administration substance abuse policies. The service will include a daily Service Coordinator, Shuttle Bus Drivers, trolley storage, preventative maintenance, and cleaning, with the contractor responsible for all operational costs, driver management, and vehicle maintenance. Performance will occur at three primary locations in Quincy: the Park's Visitor Center, the birthplaces of Presidents John and John Quincy Adams, and the Old House at Peace field.