Express Select Services

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is seeking a contractor for solicitation P-25-009 to provide Express Select Services, a comprehensive commuter transportation program connecting Nassau, St. Johns, and Clay counties to the Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center. The procurement involves a turn-key operation with five daily trips for Nassau and St. Johns counties, and four daily trips for Clay County, operating exclusively on weekdays and excluding major holidays. Proposers will be evaluated on multiple criteria, including qualifications/experience (40 points), technical knowledge (20 points), innovation (15 points), quality assurance/quality control (10 points), and pricing structure (15 points). The contract will be a five-year base agreement with an optional five-year renewal, with proposals due on December 16, 2024. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing vehicles, hiring and training drivers, maintaining equipment, ensuring on-time performance, and meeting various safety and operational requirements, while JTA will handle route planning, customer service, and marketing. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to meet rigorous performance standards, with potential liquidated damages assessed for missed on-time performance targets or failure to report accidents promptly.

There is no specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for this contract, though proposers are encouraged to seek DBE participation. The contract will be awarded on a "best value" competitive source selection basis, allowing for flexibility in vendor selection. Potential contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and workers' compensation, with specific minimum coverage levels. While the precise contract value is not explicitly stated in the documents, the pricing proposal suggests a structured approach with estimated annual revenue hours increasing from 9,877 in years 1-2 to 10,371 in years 3-5. The contract includes provisions for potential price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) after the first year, ensuring some financial adaptability. Contractors will be required to submit monthly invoices with detailed progress reporting and documentation, and all work must be performed by the contractor and any authorized subcontractors. The total compensation will be specified and can only be modified through a fully executed contract amendment.