New York State Contract Reporter #2026-21

St. Lawrence County First Mile Last Mile Transit Service Solicitation

St. Lawrence County is seeking proposals for a First Mile Last Mile (FMLM) transit service to improve public transportation access for residents in the St. Lawrence River Valley. - Government Buyer: - St. Lawrence County Purchasing Division - Contact: Stephanie Kerr - Service Requirements: - Provide transportation for passengers located more than ¾ mile from a bus stop to the nearest bus stop - Use volunteer drivers to deliver the service - Coordinate with the County's bus operator across 17 bus routes, including service to SUNY Canton, SUNY Potsdam, and Clarkson University - Schedule and dispatch trips, with passengers able to schedule 48 hours in advance - Track trip data: number, dates, locations, miles driven - Collect passenger information: age, trip purpose, route connection - Perform bookkeeping, billing, and monthly invoicing - Provide customer service and maintain coordination with the bus operator - Notable Requirements: - Vendor must have relevant experience in transit coordination and volunteer driver management - No specific OEMs or technology platforms are mandated - Previous awardee for similar service: Volunteer Transportation Center - Contract Duration: - Two-year term - Service period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2028

Description

St. Lawrence County is soliciting proposals for its First Mile Last Mile (FMLM) service, which involves working with the County's bus operator to connect Public Transit passengers to the County's bus system. The service uses volunteer drivers to transport passengers to a bus stop for boarding buses to their final destinations. Passengers can schedule the service 48 hours in advance if the pick up/drop off location is more than 3/4 of a mile from a bus stop. The County operates 17 bus routes serving five population centers and several universities, with varying schedules throughout the week.

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