Lake Geneva Civicplus #56

Lake Geneva Solicits Contractor-Owned Seasonal Trolley/Transport Service for 2027-2028

The City of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, is seeking proposals for a fully turnkey, contractor-owned and operated seasonal trolley or transport service for the 2027 and 2028 summer tourism seasons. - Government Buyer: - City of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin - Products/Services Requested: - Contractor-owned trolley or transport vehicles - Vehicles must be ADA-compliant and suitable for public transport - No specific OEMs or vehicle makes required; trolley-style vehicles preferred but not mandatory - Turnkey seasonal trolley/transport operation - Includes vehicle ownership, staffing, operations, maintenance, insurance, dispatch, and management - Professional drivers required - Comprehensive safety, reporting, and ADA compliance required - Coordination with City and Business Improvement District (BID) - Optional intermittent weekend service for special events (e.g., Winterfest, Octoberfest) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor is responsible for all aspects of service delivery, including vehicle provision, maintenance, and insurance - Service is intended to alleviate congestion during State Highway 50 reconstruction - Defined route with multiple stops throughout Lake Geneva - Service operates primarily May–September/October, with one or two vehicles depending on season - City provides contract oversight only - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

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 contractor will own and provide vehicles, staff and operate the service, maintain and insure vehicles, and provide dispatch and management. The service aims to ease congestion and reduce traffic downtown during the State Highway 50 reconstruction. The operating timeframe is from May to September/October in 2027 and 2028, with specific service expectations including ADA-compliant vehicles and professional drivers.

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