Opportunity
Charlottesville Cty Pblc Schools Opengov #RFP 27-07
Charlottesville Area Transit seeks staffing and workforce solutions for transit operations
Posted
June 26, 2026
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
RFP 27-07
NAICS
561320
Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT), operated by the City of Charlottesville, is seeking a strategic staffing and workforce solutions partner to support its public transportation operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Charlottesville, Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive recruitment, hiring, and workforce management for a variety of transit roles - Positions include Transit Technicians, Maintenance Workers, Bus Operators/Drivers, Inventory Specialists, and Administrative Support staff - Services required: - Temporary staffing - Temp-to-hire placements - Direct hire recruitment - Full staffing lifecycle management (recruitment, screening, background checks, drug/alcohol testing, onboarding, payroll, ongoing workforce management) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Experience with public agencies or transportation organizations, especially in recruiting for safety-sensitive and technically skilled positions - Compliance with all Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations - Encouragement of participation from small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses - Federally funded contract - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.
Description
Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) is seeking proposals from qualified staffing and workforce solution providers to support public transportation operations through recruitment, hiring, and workforce management services. The scope includes temporary staffing, temp-to-hire placements, direct hire recruitment, and full staffing lifecycle management for various operational and administrative roles. The contract requires compliance with Federal Transit Administration regulations and aims to fill safety-sensitive and technically skilled positions. Proposals are due by July 22, 2026, and the contract term is two years with options to renew.