Dana Point Planet bids #PW26-03

Dana Point Trolley Operations and Maintenance Services RFP

The City of Dana Point Public Works & Engineering Department is seeking a qualified transit operations company to manage and maintain its Trolley Service for a five-year term. - Government Buyer: - City of Dana Point, Public Works & Engineering Department - Products/Services Requested: - Operation and maintenance of six ADA-compliant, compressed natural gas (CNG) powered trolley vehicles (28-person capacity) - Five vehicles owned by the City - One vehicle leased; contractor must assume lease through June 2029 - Maintenance and readiness of two ADA-compliant, CNG-powered spare shuttle buses (28-person capacity) - Full operational transit services for: - Summer Trolley Program - September Weekend Service - Special Event Trolley Services - Driver staffing, recruitment, training, and management - Preventive, routine, and corrective vehicle maintenance, including fueling, washing, and technology upgrades - Regulatory compliance and reporting (OCTA grant, ADA, DMV, CHP, FTA, FMCSA, CARB) - Development and implementation of a real-time GPS trolley tracker app for iPhone and Android - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) grant funding and regulatory standards - Contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and administrative support - Contractor must assume the lease for one trolley vehicle through June 2029 - Only one contractor will be selected; joint ventures may be rejected - Smartphone app for live trolley tracking is required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The City of Dana Point is soliciting proposals from qualified, licensed transit operations companies to provide operational transit and maintenance services for the City's Trolley Service. The contract term is proposed for five years, from 2027 to 2031, subject to final City and City Council approval. The scope of work includes operations, maintenance, and compliance with grant and regulatory requirements. Proposals must be submitted in five hard copies by mail or courier by August 21, 2026.

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