Opportunity
Wisconsin Vendornet Platform #2026-002
Lake Geneva Turnkey Contractor-Owned Seasonal Trolley/Transport Service for Summer Tourism
Posted
May 02, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
2026-002
NAICS
485119
The City of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, is seeking proposals for a contractor-owned, turnkey seasonal trolley or transport service to support summer tourism during the 2027 and 2028 seasons. - Government Buyer: - City of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin - Products/Services Requested: - Fully turnkey, contractor-owned and operated trolley or transport service - Contractor must provide vehicles (preferably trolley-style), professional drivers, dispatch, management, maintenance, insurance, and storage - Vehicles must be ADA-compliant - Service includes detailed weekly/monthly ridership and reliability reporting - Operation required during both shoulder and peak tourism seasons (May–September/October) - Optional: Intermittent weekend service for special events (e.g., Winterfest, Octoberfest) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor is responsible for all aspects of service delivery (ownership, staffing, operations, compliance, and reporting) - City provides contract oversight only - Service is intended to reduce downtown congestion during State Highway 50 reconstruction - Coordination with City and Business Improvement District (BID) may be required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified transportation providers
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 operate the vehicles, providing a fully turnkey transportation service including staffing, maintenance, and insurance. The service aims to ease congestion and reduce traffic downtown during the State Highway 50 reconstruction. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 14, 2026, and the service is expected to operate from May to September/October in both years.