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The Meridian Airport Authority is soliciting sealed bids for paratransit services under a demand-responsive transportation program designed to provide ADA-compliant, complementary mobility services for individuals with disabilities. Bids must be submitted to the airport conference room located at 28811-A Highway 11 South, Meridian, Mississippi, with a submission deadline of 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The scope of work requires the successful contractor to operate comprehensive paratransit operations including vehicle dispatch, scheduling, customer service, and accessible transportation services; maintain a fleet of wheelchair-accessible vehicles; implement phone-based reservation systems; ensure on-time performance compliance; provide driver training and vehicle maintenance; and meet all ADA accessibility standards and federal and state regulatory requirements. Deliverables include service planning, route optimization, reporting documentation, and demand-responsive service delivery with specified performance metrics. The contractor must demonstrate qualifications in paratransit operations management, driver training capabilities, fleet maintenance expertise, and compliance with federal transit regulations, with pricing proposals required to comprehensively address labor, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and administrative overhead costs.

The procurement document does not explicitly specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information based on the available summary. The contract structure includes renewal options contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability, with compensation subject to adjustment based on actual service demand and ridership patterns. Funding sources include federal transit grants, state transportation funds, and local authority contributions, though specific award values or budget ranges are not detailed in the provided summary. Bidders should note that service levels and compensation may be adjusted by the Meridian Airport Authority based on actual demand patterns, ridership statistics, and budget allocation throughout the contract term.