Transportation Services for Gateway West

The City of Albuquerque Department of Health, Housing, & Homelessness is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB) for comprehensive transportation services to and from Gateway West, a homeless services facility located at 7440 Jim McDowell Road. The procurement seeks to transport approximately 300 to 450 individuals daily, seven days per week, 365 days per year, with morning service windows between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., and evening service windows between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. The awarded bidder must provide at least one regular school bus with a minimum capacity of 55 passengers, at least one wheelchair-accessible bus with a minimum capacity of 45 passengers, backup vehicles to accommodate overflow and mechanical failures, and qualified drivers to execute multiple daily pickups and drop-offs at designated locations throughout Albuquerque. Key requirements include fixed unit pricing for daily transportation services combining both shifts and for each additional hour outside standard shift hours, all equipment and personnel costs included in the bid price. All drivers must successfully complete background checks, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, and complete de-escalation training provided and paid for by the awarded bidder. Additional deliverables include maintenance logs, passenger count reports, incident reporting within 24 hours of occurrence, 24/7 point of contact availability, proof of insurance, and full compliance with federal and state regulations. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. MST via Zoom, with bids due by March 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MST through the City's Bonfire e-procurement system. The contract term is one year from the date of award with options to renew for an additional two years, not to exceed three years total.

The RFB document does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or identified incumbent vendors. The City reserves the right to award multiple agreements if determined to be in its best interest and may evaluate and award based on total price, individual line items, or any combination thereof. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation, though the scope of daily transportation for 300 to 450 individuals across seven days per week for 365 days annually, combined with the requirement for multiple vehicles, backup equipment, and trained personnel, indicates a substantial contract value. Bidders should note that all proposals must be submitted through the City's Bonfire e-procurement system, and the City will issue a Purchase Order for any services ordered, with invoices required to reference the Purchase Order number and match authorized amounts.