Sound Transit Biddingo #RP 0171-22

Sound Transit On-Call and Emergency Bus Services Procurement

Sound Transit, the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, is seeking contractors for a five-year On-Call and Emergency Bus Services contract to support transit operations in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. - Buyer: Sound Transit (Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority) - Scope: On-call and emergency bus transportation services for Link Light Rail, Sounder Commuter Rail, Tacoma Link Light Rail, and ST Express Bus Service - Includes rapid deployment of buses during service interruptions or emergencies - Required response time: within 45 minutes of notification - Minimum service duration: two hours per call - Equipment requirements: - High-capacity buses (40+ passenger seats) - Air conditioning - ADA-compliant ramps or wheelchair lifts and securement areas - Service requirements: - Provision of supervisory personnel - Maintenance of detailed maintenance and drug/alcohol testing records - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; multiple contracts may be awarded - Notable requirements: Ability to provide rapid, accessible, and high-capacity bus service across multiple transit modes, with compliance to ADA and Sound Transit policies

Description

Sound Transit issued a Request for Proposals (RFP No. RTA/RP 0171-22) for On-Call and Emergency Bus Services to support Sound Transit Link Light Rail, Sounder Commuter Rail, Tacoma Link Light Rail, and ST Express Bus Service. The contract term is five years, and multiple contracts are anticipated to be awarded. The procurement aims to provide emergency bus services on an on-call basis. Proposals were due by February 21, 2023, and the solicitation has been awarded.

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