RFP Notice - 20250059 - Cottage Grove Connector and Rural Shuttle Services

Lane Transit District (LTD) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 2025-0059) for specialized transit services in Lane County, Oregon, seeking a prime contractor to provide four distinct transit services. The procurement includes the Cottage Grove Connector Service, a Mobility-on-Demand service within Cottage Grove city limits, and three rural shuttle services: South Lane County Rural Shuttle, Mohawk Valley Rural Shuttle, and OR 36 Rural Shuttle connecting various rural areas. The primary objective is to support public transportation needs for rural Lane County residents, with LTD preferring a single prime contractor who may utilize subcontractors for service delivery. The proposal submission deadline is Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PDT, with an optional virtual pre-proposal meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific via Zoom. LTD will evaluate proposals based on specific criteria to identify the most responsive and responsible qualified contractor, with a focus on determining the best solution and value for the transit services.

The RFP designates these rural shuttle services as two-year pilot programs, with LTD reserving the right to modify, expand, contract, or terminate services during this period. While the documentation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, the solicitation documents are available through B2GNow, LTD's eBid system. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors capable of delivering comprehensive transit services across rural Lane County areas. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, the intent is to establish a contract for providing critical public transportation services. The multi-service approach suggests a comprehensive and flexible procurement strategy aimed at addressing diverse rural transportation needs through innovative mobility solutions.