Dana Point Planet bids #143582

Dana Point Trolley Operations and Maintenance Services RFP

The City of Dana Point is seeking a qualified transit operations company to provide comprehensive operations and maintenance services for its Trolley Service over a five-year period. - Government Buyer: - City of Dana Point, Public Works & Engineering Department - Scope of Services: - Operation of the Summer Trolley Program, September Weekend Service, and Special Event Trolley Services - Maintenance and operation of six ADA-compliant, compressed natural gas (CNG) powered trolley vehicles (28-person capacity) - Five vehicles are City-owned; one is leased (contractor must assume lease through June 2029) - Maintenance and readiness of two ADA-compliant, CNG-powered spare shuttle buses - Driver staffing, recruitment, training, and management - Preventive, routine, and corrective vehicle maintenance, including fueling, safety inspections, and technology upgrades - Development and implementation of a real-time GPS trolley tracker app for iPhone and Android - Compliance with OCTA grant funding, ADA, DMV, CHP, FTA, FMCSA, CARB, and other regulatory requirements - Regular reporting and record-keeping as required by funding and regulatory agencies - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must assume the lease for one trolley vehicle through June 2029 - All vehicles must be ADA-compliant and CNG-powered - Smartphone app for live trolley tracking is required - No joint ventures or partnerships between existing contractors allowed - Prospective vendors (transit operators) mentioned include: All Aboard America Holdings, LAZ Parking California, MTM Transit, MV Transportation, Nationwide Fleet Installations, Pro Park, and RATP Dev USA - No specific OEMs for trolley vehicles or technology platforms 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 City and City Council approval. The services include operation of the Summer Trolley Program, September Weekend Service, and all Special Event Trolley Services. Funding is supported by Orange County Transportation Authority grants through approximately fiscal year 2030-2031.

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