Lake Geneva Civicplus #RFP - City of Lake Geneva - City-Owned Trolley Service

Lake Geneva Solicits Contractor for Seasonal Trolley Service Operations (2027-2028)

The City of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is seeking a qualified transportation provider 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) - Products/Services Requested: - Operation, staffing, and maintenance of two city-owned trolley vehicles - Contractor must provide professional drivers, dispatch services, routine maintenance, cleaning, and in-season vehicle storage - Vehicles must be ADA-compliant and operated daily on scheduled routes - Contractor responsible for all driver benefits, insurance (minimum $2 million liability), and compliance with safety and licensing requirements - Detailed ridership and reliability reporting, plus end-of-season evaluations required - Optional intermittent weekend trolley service for special events (e.g., Winterfest, Octoberfest) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vehicle manufacturers are named; the city owns the trolleys and seeks a service contractor - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all staffing, insurance, and routine maintenance - City provides vehicle insurance and off-season storage - Service is intended to ease congestion during State Highway 50 reconstruction - Emphasis on ADA compliance, safety, and professional standards - Optional bids for special event service are allowed

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 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 cleaning. The service will operate from May to September/October in both years with specific operating hours and routes.

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