Fixed Route Bus Service

The City of Platteville is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for fixed route bus service within Grant County, Wisconsin, seeking a qualified contractor to provide public transit services from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, with potential renewal options through 2029. The procurement solicits a comprehensive public transportation service that must comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and operate on a fixed schedule. Key deliverables include providing a specified number of vehicles and drivers to deliver consistent bus service to the general public. Proposers must demonstrate minimum qualifications, meet specific service standards, and comply with federal transit operating regulations. The RFP requires detailed pricing proposals for a base two-year period and three potential one-year option periods, with prices subject to a 1.0 percent Consumer Price Index adjustment. Proposals are due by October 25, 2024, at 4:00 PM CT, with an estimated contract award date of November 26, 2024. Evaluation criteria will focus on pricing competitiveness and the contractor's ability to meet service requirements.

The procurement includes federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirements and mandates that all bidders complete a comprehensive Bidders List form detailing firm characteristics, including DBE status, annual gross receipts, and demographic information. The contract is subsidized with state and federal transit operating funds, with approximately $318,976 in federal grant monies available. Contractors must comply with extensive federal clauses covering areas such as government-wide debarment, suspension, lobbying restrictions, and telecommunications equipment prohibitions. The solicitation does not indicate a specific incumbent vendor and requires integration with existing local transit infrastructure. While a precise award value is not explicitly stated, the base contract covers 1,550 service hours, suggesting a potential contract value in the range of $300,000 to $500,000 depending on hourly service rates. Prospective bidders must be prepared to navigate complex federal procurement requirements and demonstrate substantial transit service capabilities.