24-15-TAP October Shuttle Service

The City of Salem, Massachusetts is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for shuttle bus services during the month of October 2023 to serve the Essex County and Springfield City areas. The City is seeking qualified contractors to provide shuttle bus transportation on several weekends and holiday periods in October from three designated parking lot locations to a central drop-off point in Riley Plaza. The shuttle service will operate from 10AM to 8PM on the specified dates between September 30 - October 29, 2023. Bids are due by 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, and contracts will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder(s). The initial contract term is from September 30 - October 29, 2023, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. Bidders must provide pricing for 3 standard buses, 1 accessible bus, and 1 on-site operations monitor, as well as submit various certifications and forms, including non-collusion, tax compliance, corporate authority, debarment status, and labor harmony/OSHA training. The City reserves the right to cancel or reject any and all bids, and will make every effort to pay invoices within 30 days of receipt.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, no information is provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors, existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or possible award values or budget ranges.