Request for Proposals Mass Transit Service

Transit Services of Ozaukee County is seeking proposals for mass transit service operations between Ozaukee County and downtown Milwaukee, with a five-year contract term beginning January 1, 2018. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was released on August 10, 2017, with proposals due by 4:00 p.m. local time on September 7, 2017. Interested contractors can obtain complete RFP documentation by contacting Transit Services at 741 West Oakland Avenue in Port Washington, Wisconsin, or by calling 262-284-8108 or 262-238-8108. The primary objective is to provide comprehensive transit services connecting Ozaukee County with Milwaukee, with specific service specifications detailed in the proposal documents. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with federal and state transit regulations, operational capability, and overall cost-effectiveness. Contractors must be prepared to demonstrate their ability to meet complex regulatory requirements, including those specified by the Federal Transit Administration and Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

The procurement opportunity is subject to several critical regulatory compliance requirements, including adherence to federal and state regulations pertaining to public transit services. Specific compliance mandates include equal opportunity guidelines, disadvantaged business enterprise regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act provisions, and Omnibus Employee Testing Act standards for drug and alcohol testing in safety-sensitive positions. Potential respondents must certify eligibility for federally assisted contracts and demonstrate the capability to integrate with existing transit infrastructure. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the contract is financially supported through assistance contracts between Ozaukee County, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The County of Ozaukee reserves the right to accept the most advantageous proposal or reject all submissions, providing flexibility in the selection process. Disadvantaged and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to participate, aligning with the contract's equal opportunity requirements.