Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #26-6-3

St. Tammany Parish STAR Transit Urban Operations Procurement

St. Tammany Parish Government is seeking proposals for the STAR Transit Urban Operations project to provide comprehensive, demand-response urban transit services in the Parish's urbanized areas. - Government Buyer: - St. Tammany Parish Government, Department of Procurement and Office of the Parish President - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): - Braun - Dodge - Elkhart Coach (Ford) - StarCraft (Ford) - Vendors: - St Tammany Council on Aging Inc. (current provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Operation of a demand-response, curb-to-curb transit service using a fleet of ADA-compliant vehicles - Parish will provide 10 wheelchair-accessible buses (six Allstar Starcraft 12-6B and four Allstar Starcraft 16-2B) - Additional ADA-compliant vehicles to be supplied by the provider as needed - Fleet includes Braun Dodge Minivans, Elkhart Coach (Ford), and StarCraft (Ford) vehicles - Technology systems for scheduling, dispatch, rider/driver apps, and reporting - Maintenance, customer service, and operational management - Notable Requirements: - Providers must demonstrate ability to secure approximately $650,000 annually in local matching funds for federal grants (FTA compliance) - Integration of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) under federal guidelines - All vehicles must be wheelchair-accessible and ADA-compliant - Service operates weekdays, 7 AM to 5 PM, with up to 27,000 annual revenue hours - Fuel costs reimbursed up to $175,000 annually - Detailed documentation required for local match sources - DBE participation and compliance with FTA Circular 5010.1F - Option for proposers to offer a turnkey model supplying all vehicles and technology - Estimated contract value: $7.6 million over the full term - Contract term: Three-year base period with two optional one-year extensions

Description

St. Tammany Parish Government is soliciting proposals for the STAR Transit Urban Operations project. The scope involves providing urban transit services including vehicle operations, technology systems, maintenance, and customer service. The contract includes a three-year base period with two optional extension years. The current contractor operates a fleet of 15 ADA-compliant vehicles and the annual operating budget is approximately $2.7 million. Proposers must demonstrate capacity to secure local matching funds and comply with federal and local regulations.

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