Ottawa County Port Clinton #RFB-NonEmergencyDemandResponseTransportation-2026

Non-Emergency Demand-Response Transportation Contract

The Ottawa County Department of Job and Family Services in Ohio awarded contracts to two vendors for Non-Emergency Demand-Response Transportation services, covering transportation to Medicaid-covered appointments, Protective Service activities, and Employment and Training Programs. The contracts are effective from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with an option to renew for an additional year under the same terms. The procurement process involved a competitive bidding procedure, evaluation based on minimum requirements and cost analysis, and the awarded vendors' names are not specified. The services include transportation within Ottawa County and surrounding counties, with pricing based on trip flags, mileage, wait times, and vehicle accessibility needs. The procurement was managed by the Ottawa County Department of Job and Family Services, with contacts including Mary Ann Cipiti. The award falls under the 'local' category, with the country code 'US' and jurisdiction 'US-OH'. Potential competitors for similar awards include local transportation providers and specialized medical transportation companies.

Description

Ottawa County Department of Job and Family Services solicited competitive bids for provision of Non-Emergency Demand/Response Transportation services for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with an option to renew for April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028. Three bids were received and evaluated based on minimum requirements and cost-price analysis. Two contracts were awarded to Bidder 1 and Bidder 2 after Bidder 3 withdrew. The contract includes transportation to Medicaid covered appointments, Protective Service case plan activities, and Employment and Training Programs. The estimated program budget is approximately $225,000 annually.

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