Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #CATS-RFP-ParaMicroTransit001

CATS ADA Paratransit and Baker Microtransit Services RFP

The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is seeking proposals for a multi-year contract to provide ADA Paratransit On Demand and Baker Microtransit Services. - Government Buyer: - Capital Area Transit System (CATS), Procurement Department - Services Requested: - Management and operation of ADA Paratransit curb-to-curb shared transportation for persons with disabilities in the Baton Rouge area - 20 vehicles required (7 provided by CATS, 13 by contractor) - Includes scheduling, dispatch, driver staffing, training, vehicle maintenance, fare collection, and ADA/federal compliance - Turnkey Baker Microtransit demand-responsive zonal rideshare service in Baker, Louisiana - Vendor must provide vehicles (no more than 8 years old or 150,000 miles, at least 51% ADA accessible, seating 2 to 8 passengers) - Includes software platform for real-time scheduling, dispatch, reservations, customer service, marketing, and data sharing - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to ADA requirements and federal funding guidelines - 10% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal - Detailed operational, staffing, safety, training, and reporting standards - Pricing proposals must include hourly rates and start-up costs - Vehicles must be maintained and replaced as needed to meet service demands - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFP is open to qualified service providers - Period of performance is an initial two-year term with up to three one-year renewal options (maximum five years), with firm pricing for the first two years - Primary places of performance: Baton Rouge and City of Baker, Louisiana

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for ADA Paratransit CATS On Demand Services and Baker Microtransit Services. The procurement is issued by the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The scope includes providing on-demand transit services funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Proposals are due by June 9, 2026, and detailed submission instructions and contact information are provided.

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