Merced County Association of Governments Civicplus #RFP20260630YARTS

YARTS Seeks Contractor for Regional Transit Operations, Bus Maintenance, and Fuel Provision

YARTS, managed by the Merced County Association of Governments, is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive transit operations, bus maintenance, and fuel provision for its regional bus service supporting Yosemite National Park and surrounding counties. - Government Buyer: - Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS), a California Joint Powers Authority - Administered by Merced County Association of Governments - Oversight by YARTS Board of Directors - Scope of Services: - Full-service transit operations, including supervision, technical and operating personnel - Provision and maintenance of approximately 20 transit buses - Supply of all necessary fuel for daily operations - Products/Services Requested: - Transit service operation - Bus maintenance - Bus fuel provision - Notable Requirements: - Contract term is five years, with two optional one-year extensions (up to seven years total) - Service must comply with all applicable federal transit regulations - Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) are encouraged to participate, though the DBE goal is set at 0% - Emphasis on safety, quality of service, and regulatory compliance - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The contract is firm fixed price for the full term, with annual terms

Description

The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide supervision, technical, personnel and operating services, transit vehicles, vehicle maintenance, and fuel necessary for the daily operation of YARTS. The goal is to provide quality transit services as an alternative to driving in the Yosemite region. The project is funded in part by the Federal Transit Administration, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) are encouraged to participate with a DBE goal of 0%. Proposers must attend a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and are encouraged to attend a site visit.

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