Kingston Biddingo #F18-CAO-SIP-2022-02

Consulting Services for Rural Commuter Public Transit Evaluation

This opportunity involves the City of Kingston seeking consulting services to evaluate and develop a business case for expanded rural commuter public transit in Kingston, Gananoque, and South Frontenac. - Government Buyer: - City of Kingston (managing agency) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a consulting services opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services to assess and design rural commuter public transit options - Preparation of a business case study for an integrated, affordable, and sustainable transportation system - Evaluation of feasibility, costs, and design/revenue models for rural public transportation - Stakeholder and public consultation as part of the assessment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on rural commuter transit models and integration with downtown Kingston - Emphasis on sustainability, affordability, and stakeholder engagement - No products, part numbers, or hardware/software solutions are specified; this is strictly a service-based engagement

Description

The City of Kingston is seeking qualified consultants to evaluate expanded public transportation and commuter options and prepare a business case study to provide additional and enhanced public transportation services to rural Kingston, Gananoque, and South Frontenac. The project aims to develop an integrated, affordable, and sustainable transportation system, exploring the feasibility and costs of establishing a rural public transportation network for commuters primarily traveling to downtown Kingston but residing in rural Kingston and neighboring municipalities. The project will assess various approaches to a rural commuter transit model, including design and revenue models, in consultation with the public, key business stakeholders, and community partners.

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