Award
Ottawa County Civicplus #308
Non-Emergency Demand-Response Transportation Contract
Recipient
Bidder 1 and Bidder 2
Award Amount
$225,000.00
Ceiling
$225,000.00
Awarded
March 31, 2026
Identifier
308
The Ottawa County Department of Job and Family Services in Ohio issued multiple contracts for Non-Emergency Demand-Response Transportation services to serve Ottawa County residents, including Medicaid appointments, Protective Service activities, and Employment and Training Programs. The procurement process involved a Request for Bids (RFB) released on February 20, 2026, with a deadline for questions on March 13, 2026, and bid submissions due by March 27, 2026. Bids were evaluated based on content, merit, minimum requirements, and cost analysis, with three proposals received; two existing vendors exercised options to continue their contracts through March 31, 2027. Contracts include transportation within Ottawa County and surrounding areas, with services for ambulatory and wheelchair clients, and involve detailed reporting and compliance requirements. The awarded contracts total approximately $225,000 annually, with multiple providers and no minimum trip guarantees. The awards support services for various assistance programs, with a focus on reasonable rates, background checks, and vehicle standards. The procurement aims to ensure accessible transportation for eligible clients, with contracts set to run from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, and options for renewal.
Description
Ottawa County Department of Job and Family Services issued a Request for Bids (RFB) for the provision of Non-Emergency Demand-Response Transportation services for Ottawa County residents for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with an option to renew for the period April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028. Three bid packets were received and evaluated based on content, merit, minimum requirements, and cost-price analysis. Two existing vendors exercised the option to continue their contract through March 31, 2027 at the same terms and conditions. Contracts were awarded to Bidder 1 and Bidder 2 after Bidder 3 withdrew. The evaluation scores were 91% and 97% for the awarded bidders respectively. The contract includes transportation to Medicaid covered appointments, Protective Service case plan activities, and Employment and Training Programs.