Opportunity
Lake Geneva Civicplus #City-Owned Trolley Service
Operation and Maintenance of City-Owned Seasonal Trolley Service for Lake Geneva
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
City-Owned Trolley Service
NAICS
485119
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 (Assistant City Administrator) - Scope of Services: - Operation, staffing, and maintenance of two city-owned trolley vehicles - Provision of professional drivers, dispatch services, routine maintenance, cleaning, and vehicle storage during the operating season - Compliance with ADA requirements for vehicles - Adherence to safety procedures and protocols - Weekly and monthly ridership and reliability reporting - Optional bid for special event trolley service - Key Requirements: - Contractor must provide a minimum of $2 million in liability insurance - Vehicles are owned and insured by the City outside the operating season - Service is intended to alleviate congestion during State Highway 50 reconstruction - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vehicle manufacturers are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Operation and maintenance of two city-owned trolley vehicles (no part numbers specified) - All labor, maintenance, and operational support for the trolley system - Unique Requirements: - ADA-compliant vehicles - Detailed safety and reporting obligations - Optional service for special events
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 owns two trolley vehicles and requires a contractor to operate, staff, maintain, and provide dispatch services for the system. 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 questions are to be submitted by May 12, 2026.