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City of Ripon Shared-Ride Taxi Service Procurement

This opportunity is for the provision of shared-ride taxi services in Ripon, Wisconsin and the surrounding area, managed by the City of Ripon. - Government Buyer: - City of Ripon, Wisconsin - City Administrator: Adam Sonntag - Scope of Services: - Shared-ride taxi service within city limits and a 1-mile radius - Door-to-door, demand-responsive, advanced reservation service - Minimum fleet of 3 vehicles (model year 2015 or newer), including accessible vehicles - Vehicles may be leased from the municipality - Dispatch system with radio communications required - Driver training, screening, and record keeping - Compliance with ADA and federal regulations - Service must include assistance for disabled passengers, vehicle maintenance, complaint handling, and reporting - Pricing and Contract Structure: - Firm-fixed price contract - Vendors must submit all-inclusive hourly service rates for each contract year - No minimum purchase guarantee; maximum contract value set at award - Option year pricing adjusted annually based on CPI-U - Unique Requirements: - Federally funded under Section 5311 ($126,819) - Compliance with federal clauses, drug and alcohol testing, insurance, licensing, and record keeping - Extensions up to 90 days allowed for transition - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; service providers must supply vehicles, drivers, and administrative support.

Description

The City of Ripon is soliciting proposals for shared-ride taxi services within the city and within a 1-mile radius of the municipality. The contract is a firm-fixed price for a base period of two years with three one-year option periods. Proposals must be submitted by September 21, 2026, and the contract is expected to start on January 1, 2027. The solicitation includes federal clauses and requires compliance with federal certifications due to partial federal funding.

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