Section 5311 operating and capital assistance project public notice

Greene County, New York is requesting proposals for operating and capital assistance to provide mass transportation service under a Section 5311 Federal Transit Administration grant, with proposals due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The procurement includes operation of eight fixed routes plus paratransit/dial-a-ride services, equipment maintenance, and mobility management services across Greene County and portions of Columbia County for fiscal years 2027–2029.

The scope encompasses operation of Greene County Transit's fleet of 10 buses serving approximately 47,000 county residents and visitors across five incorporated villages, fourteen townships, and unincorporated hamlets, with annual mileage over 16,000 miles. The vendor must provide all labor, staffing, materials, supplies, reporting, overhead, travel, parking, permits, licenses, and insurance under a fixed-price proposal. Compliance with Federal Transit Administration regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, and New York State Department of Transportation standards is mandatory. The vendor is responsible for fare collection, which credits against invoices as non-contract revenue, and must utilize Greene County's fuel supply at rates set by the County Highway Department.

Total program funding is expected to range between $1 million and $2 million annually from direct subsidies and grants, passenger fares and payments, and non-transportation agency contracts. The contract term is two years with three optional one-year extensions at Greene County's sole discretion. The current operator is Arc Mid-Hudson; no incumbent is named in the public notice.

Evaluation criteria are relevance of previous experience (20%), prior municipal and agency experience (20%), organizational capacity (20%), cost effectiveness (20%), demonstrated project management capacity (10%), and track record with grant awards (10%). MWBE or SDVOB certification status carries 0% weight but is noted. Proposals must include a technical proposal not exceeding 30 pages, a price proposal not exceeding 4 pages, and required certifications. Written questions are due September 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Proposals remain binding for 60 days from submission. Fully executed contract is anticipated by September 16, 2026.