Dana Point Planet bids #RFP for the Dana Point Trolley Operations and Maintenance Services

Dana Point Trolley Operations and Maintenance Services Solicitation

The City of Dana Point is seeking qualified transit operations companies to provide comprehensive trolley operations and maintenance services for its public trolley program. - Government Buyer: - City of Dana Point Public Works & Engineering Department - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs named for trolley vehicles; prospective vendors include All Aboard America Holdings, LAZ Parking California, MTM Transit, MV Transportation, Nationwide Fleet Installations, Pro Park, and RATP Dev USA - 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 spare ADA-compliant CNG shuttle buses - Driver staffing, recruitment, training, and management - Preventive, routine, and corrective vehicle maintenance, repairs, safety inspections, fueling, and technology upgrades - Emergency equipment and customer service performance - Development and implementation of a real-time GPS trolley tracker app for iPhone and Android - Regulatory compliance with OCTA grant funding, ADA, DMV, CHP, FTA, FMCSA, CARB, and other requirements - Monthly reporting and recordkeeping - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with OCTA grant funding and regulatory standards - Contractor must assume lease for one trolley vehicle through June 2029 - Joint ventures or partnerships may be considered non-responsive - Subcontractors will not have a direct contractual relationship with the City - Submission of five hard copies of proposals by mail or courier - Smartphone app for real-time trolley tracking - No specific part numbers or product quantities beyond vehicle counts; this is a service-based 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. Proposals must be submitted in five hard copies by mail or courier by August 21, 2026, 5:00 PM PST.

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