Lake Geneva Civicplus #55

Lake Geneva seeks contractor for city-owned seasonal trolley service operation

The City of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is seeking a qualified contractor to operate its city-owned seasonal trolley service for the 2027 and 2028 summer tourism seasons. - Government Buyer: - City of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin - Office: Assistant City Administrator - Products/Services Requested: - Operation, staffing, and maintenance of two city-owned trolley vehicles - Daily trolley service on a defined route during shoulder and peak summer seasons - Dispatch services, routine maintenance, cleaning, and vehicle storage during operating season - Optional intermittent weekend service for special events (e.g., Winterfest, Octoberfest) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity open to qualified transportation providers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vehicles must be ADA-compliant - Contractor must provide drivers and staff - Minimum $2 million liability insurance required - Safety compliance and reporting obligations - City provides vehicle insurance and off-season storage - Service intended to ease congestion during State Highway 50 reconstruction - Evaluation Criteria: - Qualifications, experience, operational approach, service quality, and local understanding

Description

The City of Lake Geneva is seeking proposals from qualified transportation providers to operate a seasonal trolley/transport system for the 2027 and 2028 summer tourism seasons. The City will own two trolley vehicles, and the selected contractor will operate, staff, and maintain the system during the designated time periods. The service aims to ease congestion and reduce traffic downtown during the State Highway 50 reconstruction. The contractor is responsible for providing drivers, insurance, dispatch services, routine maintenance, and vehicle storage during the operating season. The service will operate from May to September/October with specific schedules for shoulder and peak seasons.

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