RFP 2025-02 ADA paratransit and rural transit services provider

The Greater Peoria Mass Transit District (GPMTD) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive ADA Paratransit and Rural Transit Services in Peoria County, Illinois. The Request for Proposals (RFP 2025-02) solicits a service provider to manage CityLift paratransit and CountyLink rural transit operations, which will require operating approximately 36 paratransit vehicles and 14 rural transit vehicles. The contract will commence on December 1, 2025, with an initial three-year term and potential two one-year extensions. Key objectives include providing door-to-door transportation services for individuals with disabilities and rural county residents during specified hours, maintaining 95% on-time performance, and achieving productivity metrics of 2.25 passenger trips per hour for CityLift and 2.0 for CountyLink. Proposers must demonstrate capabilities in transit service management, driver training, vehicle maintenance, regulatory compliance, and reporting. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2025, with proposals due by 4:00 PM CST on June 30, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely include operational expertise, cost structure, performance history, and ability to meet service specifications.

The contract includes a 10% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, which may provide opportunities for qualified minority or small businesses. The current service provider is TransDev, and the new contractor will be expected to utilize existing vehicles provided by GPMTD while maintaining them to specified standards. The contract will be funded through federal (Federal Transit Administration) and state (Illinois Department of Transportation) sources, with an estimated 69,000 annual vehicle service hours for CityLift and 12,250 for CountyLink. Current passenger fares are set at $2.00 for CityLift and $6.00 for CountyLink. The pricing structure includes fixed monthly costs and variable hourly rates based on vehicle service hours. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the service and the number of vehicles suggest a substantial annual contract value. Potential contractors must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in transit operations, including staffing, training, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and performance management, with potential financial penalties for failure to meet contracted service levels.