RFP 2026-01- last mile shuttle services

Clackamas County, Oregon, is issuing RFP 2026-01 to procure daily operational services for four deviated fixed-route shuttle services: the Oregon City Last Mile Shuttle, Clackamas Industrial Shuttle, CCC Xpress Shuttle, and Estacada Shuttle. The services collectively encompass 12,565 annual vehicle revenue hours during weekday operations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027), with potential weekend service expansion in subsequent years. Qualified private firms must demonstrate a minimum of five years of verifiable experience providing similar shuttle services to be considered. The contractor will operate a fleet of ten County-owned, ADA-compliant cutaway buses (12-14 passenger capacity, lift-equipped, 2019-2024 models) and assume all operational costs including drivers, dispatch, administration, and miscellaneous expenses, while the County directly funds fuel and preventative maintenance. Compensation is structured on a monthly revenue hour rate basis with fixed fees through June 30, 2028, followed by potential annual increases not exceeding the Consumer Price Index (maximum 3%). The contract term extends through June 30, 2031, subject to service performance and funding availability. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Bid Locker by March 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with an anticipated contract start date of July 1, 2026. Evaluation criteria include the contractor's experience, qualifications, operational plan, and ability to meet service standards and insurance requirements.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on organization type or disadvantaged enterprise status. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 commercial general liability per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and worker's compensation insurance. Liquidated damages of $250 per missed run apply if the contractor exceeds two missed runs per week. The contract is funded in whole or in part by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) under HB 2017 State Transportation Improvement Funds (STIF), making the program subject to funding availability and potential service reductions. The County reserves the right to terminate the contract with sixty days' written notice or immediately upon breach if not cured within ten days, while the contractor may terminate with 120 days' notice. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available RFP documentation.