City of Farmington Ionwave #26-166043 Addendum 2

Farmington, NM Seeks Public Transit Operations Services for Red Apple Transit

The City of Farmington, New Mexico, is seeking qualified firms to operate its Red Apple Transit public transportation system. - Government Buyer: - City of Farmington, Public Transit Services, Central Purchasing Division - Administrative Services/Purchasing Office - Scope of Services: - Operation of City-owned buses for fixed-route and paratransit (Dial-A-Ride) services within Farmington and surrounding San Juan County - Contractor responsible for management, staffing, dispatch, ADA compliance, and customer service - Potential for expansion to microtransit or on-demand services during contract term - Contractor provides facilities, telephone systems, and personnel; City provides buses, radios, and bus stops - Service Requirements: - Adherence to federal clauses (Fly America, Charter Bus, School Bus, Energy Conservation, Clean Water, Anti-Lobbying) - Compliance with New Mexico state statutes, equal opportunity employment, and campaign contribution disclosure - Performance standards include on-time service and customer complaint resolution - Contract Structure: - Initial term of one year with up to nine one-year renewal options (potential 10-year total) - Monthly service cost proposals required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or equipment vendors are named; procurement is for operational services - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be able to implement ADA-compliant services and potentially expand to microtransit/on-demand - Virtual pre-bid conference scheduled - Award based on qualifications, responsibility, and price - Locations: - Services performed within Farmington city limits and San Juan County - Key facilities include City Municipal Operations Center (101 N. Browning Parkway) and City of Farmington Administrative Services/Purchasing (805 Municipal Dr.)

Description

The City of Farmington, New Mexico, is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide public transit operations services using City-owned buses. The services cover the City limits of Farmington and surrounding communities in San Juan County, spanning approximately 67.3 miles. The transit system, known as Red Apple Transit, includes both fixed-route and complimentary paratransit (Dial-A-Ride) services. Proposals must be submitted online by April 21, 2026, with a virtual pre-bid conference scheduled for March 26, 2026.

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