Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Opengov #251362

SBCAG Seeks Input on Fixed-Fare Vanpool Subsidy Model for Commuter Program

Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) is seeking industry input on a potential fixed-fare vanpool subsidy model for its public commuter program. - Government Buyer: - Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; RFI is open to all vanpool service providers, mobility operators, fleet vendors, and technology partners - Products/Services Requested: - Vanpool program services supporting a fixed-fare commuter model - Vehicle provision (vans for commuter use) - Fleet management and maintenance - Insurance coverage - Customer service and marketing support - Billing and mileage tracking systems - National Transit Database (NTD) reporting capabilities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Ability to support or adapt to a fixed-fare subsidy framework - Consideration of a hybrid program structure (private and public fleets) - Potential need for new administrative and reporting processes - Respondents encouraged to submit supplemental documentation (e.g., marketing materials, technical specs, reporting samples, fleet details, organizational statements) - RFI is for information gathering only and will inform future solicitations and program design

Description

The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) is seeking input from vanpool service providers, mobility operators, fleet vendors, and technology partners on the feasibility of implementing a fixed-fare vanpool subsidy model within a public agency-sponsored commuter program. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights on how vendors could support or adapt to a fixed-fare framework, including pricing, mileage management, reporting, fleet management, billing, and customer service. SBCAG is funded through Measure A and allocates approximately $7 million to transportation demand management strategies. The agency is exploring a hybrid vanpool program structure involving private and public fleets and is seeking vendor feedback to shape future solicitations.

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