C24715020 - Big Basin Redwoods SP Shuttle Contract 2025 - 2027 - REBID #2
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 0000035309
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Gwyneth Galloway-Miksicek g.g-miksicek@parks.ca.gov (831) 335-8996
Opportunity details come from caleprocure.ca.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The California Department of Parks and Recreation is soliciting bids for a shuttle transportation service contract (Bid No. C24715020) at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz County. The contract aims to minimize vehicular traffic within the park by providing shuttle services between the Saddle Mountain Facility and the park entrance, covering a 2.8-mile route. Services will be provided on weekends and state holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day for three consecutive years (2025-2027), with anticipated service on approximately 45 days per year. The shuttle will operate daily from 11:00 AM to 6:45 PM, requiring vehicles with a minimum 14-passenger capacity, wheelchair accessibility, and compliance with California Air Resources Board emissions standards. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including commercial passenger transportation licensing, driver credentials, operational safety records, and three references from recent state or municipal government contracts. Potential bidders must submit sealed bids by May 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time to the Santa Cruz District Office in Felton, California. Questions and clarifications must be submitted via email to g.g-miksicek@parks.ca.gov no later than May 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.
The procurement includes provisions for small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, with a 5% small business preference and a DVBE incentive program. Contractors will be evaluated on their ability to provide safe, efficient transportation services, with a preference for zero-emissions vehicles. The contract has an estimated value of $35,000 per year, totaling $105,000 for the three-year period. Bidders must demonstrate capabilities in managing transportation services, maintaining vehicles, providing qualified drivers, and submitting monthly operational reports. The state reserves the right to extend or reduce the contract period as needed, with the anticipated performance period starting May 23, 2025 (or upon Department of Parks and Recreation approval) and concluding on December 31, 2027. The contract includes specific performance standards and requirements for vehicle maintenance, driver qualifications, and operational protocols. Interested vendors should carefully review the bid booklet and addenda, which provide detailed specifications and requirements for the shuttle service contract.
Opportunity text
Please see revised Scope of Work (zero emissions vehicle language removed) and updated bid sheet that were posted on 4/30/25 as Addendum 1. Sealed bids will be accepted by the Department of Parks and Recreation until the following date and time, at the following location. Date: May 13, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Santa Cruz District Office, 303 Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA 95018 At the above time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read for furnishing services, material, or equipment, or to perform all work required to: The Contractor will provide the Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) Transportation Services to minimize the number of cars driving into and through Big Basin Redwoods State Park as there are limited available parking areas. Service will be provided Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends on weekends and State recognized Holidays for the length of the contract which will span from 2025 to 2027. Contract is being rebid due to a previous clerical error. Service Location: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek CA 95006 Proposed route will go from the Saddle Mountain Facility near the Entrance to Big Basin Redwoods State Park (Future Park Welcome Center) and end at the site of the former Visitor's Center/Park Headquarters The anticipated performance period of this two-year contract is: 05/23/2025 (Or upon DPR approval whichever is later) to 12/31/2027 with service on holidays and weekends only between Memorial and Labor Day. State reserves the right to extend or reduce those periods as needed. Estimate for Services: $35,000 per year, for a total contract amount of $105,000.00. Question and Answer (Q & A) Deadline: Any discrepancies, omissions, ambiguities, or conflicts in or among the contract documents or doubts as to meaning shall be brought to the State's attention by including your comments directly to g.g-miksicek@parks.ca.gov NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM Pacific, May 9, 2025 prior to bid opening date. Answers will be provided by Addendum which will be posted within the Bid Solicitation located on the CaleProcure website. It is the responsibility of the bidders to download any addenda as needed. Prospective bidders may examine and obtain specifications and bid forms, or receive assistance with questions regarding this Invitation for Bids by calling, e-mailing or mailing a request to: Department of Parks and Recreation Santa Cruz District Office 303 Big Trees Park Road Felton, CA 95018 Contact Person: Gwyneth Galloway-Miksicek Phone No: 831-335-8996 E-mail: g.g-miksicek@parks.ca.gov
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