C26910005- JG Bus Transportation- Santa Barbara

California Department of Parks and Recreation, Channel Coast District is requesting sealed bids for bus transportation services for the Santa Barbara Junior Lifeguard Program at Refugio State Beach, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 5% California small-business preference applies to certified small businesses or non-certified small businesses subcontracting a minimum of 25% of the total bid to certified small businesses. DVBE participation is not required but is encouraged, with a DVBE incentive of up to $100,000 available for bidders achieving 0.01% or higher DVBE participation.

The scope requires weekday bus transportation for approximately 80 children per route across two routes—West County (Vandenberg Village, Lompoc, Buellton) and East County (Santa Ynez, Solvang, Buellton)—to and from Refugio State Beach, Goleta, California. Service runs June 14 through July 30, 2027, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with pick-up times ranging from 8:45 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. and drop-off times between 3:30 p.m. and 4:20 p.m. Five scheduled field trips are included: Gaviota State Park (June 25 and July 23), Goleta Beach Park (date to be determined), Carpinteria City Beach (July 9), Jalama County Beach Park (July 1 and July 30), and Santa Barbara East Beach (July 16). Carpinteria and East Beach trips require early pick-up at approximately 6:30 a.m. and projected drop-off at 5:00 p.m.; the Carpinteria trip will likely require one additional Type A or B bus. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, and materials.

Bidders must hold a Commercial B License with Passenger Endorsement and carry $1,000,000 combined single limit motor vehicle liability coverage. Bids must be submitted as lump-sum totals and remain valid for 30 days post-opening. Contract award is anticipated the week of June 14, 2027; the contract term extends through July 30, 2027 or three months from DGS approval, whichever is later. Questions are due October 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. to Ben Donahue at (805) 331-8018 or Ben.Donahue@parks.ca.gov.