Golden Empire Transit District
Bakersfield, CA Doing business as Get-A-Lift Handicap Bus Transportation
- UEI
- EM8SR5JMHD37
- CAGE
- 5QXP6
- Primary NAICS
- 485111 Mixed Mode Transit Systems
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- U.S. Government Entity
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 1830 Golden State Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
- Website
- getbus.org
- Founded
- 1973
- Employees
- 251-1K
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Transportation
- Road & Rail
- Ground Transportation
- SIC code
- 41 Local & Interurban Passenger Transit
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to replace two (2) 40FT. CNG buses with two (2) 40FT. Hydrogen fuel… | Federal Transit Administration | $2,540,000 | |
| Application purpose: the purpose is to replace aging technology infrastructure relating to network security… | Federal Transit Administration | $8,150,000 | |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to provide 1 year of preventive maintenance for get to assist in fixed… | Federal Transit Administration | $9,963,025 | |
| Application purpose: the purpose is to replace an existing gas F450 stake bed truck with a gas stake bed truck.replacing… | Federal Transit Administration | $1,056,009 | |
| Description:the agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to golden empire transit to replace… | EPA Region 9 | $0 |
About Golden Empire Transit District
Golden Empire Transit District, operating as Get-A-Lift Handicap Bus Transportation, is a U.S. local government transit authority headquartered in Bakersfield, California, that receives federal operating and capital grants as the recipient of formula and project grants from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The organization operates exclusively as a prime grant recipient (100% of 45 awards) with no contract prime work and no subcontracting footprint; all work is performed directly by the district.
GET's federal grant activity concentrates overwhelmingly on transit operations and fleet modernization funded through FTA formula grants under CFDA 20.507 (Federal Transit Formula Grants), which comprise 44 of 45 awards. The district's recent work centers on fixed-route and complementary paratransit operations serving substantially disadvantaged populations in the Bakersfield metropolitan area, combined with capital investments in fleet electrification, technology infrastructure, and operator safety. Representative recent grants include a $9.96 million FTA formula grant (September 2025) for preventive maintenance and operating assistance supporting fixed-route operations through June 2026; a $10.963 million FTA formula grant (September 2024) for cybersecurity infrastructure modernization aligned with NIST best practices, including advanced software and hardware solutions for network visibility, vulnerability remediation, and business continuity; an $8.15 million FTA formula grant (April 2026) for technology infrastructure modernization including network security communications, driver barrier systems, access control systems, and Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) and radio communications systems; and a $4.5 million EPA Region 9 project grant (January 2025) under the Inflation Reduction Act's Vocational Vehicles Sub-Program funding replacement of compressed natural gas buses with hydrogen fuel-cell and electric buses, including construction of a gaseous fueling station, smart grid deployment with solar and battery systems, and workforce development training for zero-emission technology maintenance. Additional capital projects include a $1.056 million FTA formula grant (September 2025) for replacement of aging transit support equipment including an electric stake-bed truck and bus lift systems, and a $3.048 million FTA project grant (January 2022) for hydrogen fueling infrastructure construction to support the district's transition to zero-emission buses under California's Innovative Clean Transit regulation. GET also received $16.808 million in American Rescue Plan Section 5307 operating assistance (August 2021) and smaller grants for route restoration planning, bus shelter procurement, fare box modernization, and hydrogen fuel-cell bus facility modifications.
The Federal Transit Administration funds 98% of awards by count. Combined dollars obligated across all awards total $235.9 million. Six awards reach ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months, representing a modest recompete cycle. GET's grant activity has remained stable at three to four awards annually since 2022, with the most recent award in April 2026. The district does not engage subrecipients on any of its federal grants; all work is performed directly by the transit authority.
Quick answers
What is Golden Empire Transit District's UEI?
Golden Empire Transit District's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is EM8SR5JMHD37.
What is Golden Empire Transit District's CAGE code?
Golden Empire Transit District's CAGE code is 5QXP6.
What is Golden Empire Transit District's primary NAICS code?
Golden Empire Transit District's primary NAICS code is 485111 (Mixed Mode Transit Systems).
Where is Golden Empire Transit District located?
Golden Empire Transit District's physical address in SAM.gov is 1830 Golden State Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA.
Is Golden Empire Transit District registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Golden Empire Transit District's SAM.gov registration is active through August 11, 2027.
What is Golden Empire Transit District's most recent federal award?
Golden Empire Transit District's most recent federal grant award is Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to replace two (2) 40FT. CNG buses with two (2) 40FT. Hydrogen fuel… (CA2026059), from Federal Transit Administration, on July 13, 2026.
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