Chula Vista Planetbids #RFP P09-2027

Chula Vista Micro-Transit Services for Community Shuttle and Healthcare Transportation Network

The City of Chula Vista is seeking qualified micro-transit mobility and technology service providers to deliver an on-demand, shared-ride transportation program. - Government Buyer: - City of Chula Vista Finance Department - Senior Procurement Specialist: Zhobin Tamjidi - Scope of Services: - Develop, implement, operate, maintain, and manage a turnkey micro-transit program - Serve both the Community Shuttle Program and Community Healthcare Transportation Network (CHT Network) - Operate an all-electric fleet, including ADA-accessible vehicles and one HealthLink electric SUV for healthcare-related trips - Provide technology-enabled trip reservations (mobile app and telephone), dispatch, fare administration, customer service, community outreach, and data collection - Ensure scalability and flexibility for city-authorized modifications and enhancements - Products/Services Requested: - EV Passenger Vehicle revenue service (fully burdened, including driver labor and operating costs) - WAV/ADA Vehicle revenue service (fully burdened, including driver labor and operating costs) - HealthLink Vehicle revenue service (1170 units, fully burdened) - Implementation/mobilization, service transition, technology setup, data migration, call center setup, charging/storage setup, and other one-time costs - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with City cybersecurity standards (NIST framework) - Environmentally preferable purchasing - Ability to provide operational and ridership data - ADA accessibility and all-electric fleet - Contract Value: - Initial 6-month term: up to $340,000 for base service, $75,000 for enhanced service (total $415,000) - Optional annual renewals: $680,000 for base service, $150,000 for enhanced service - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified micro-transit service providers.

Description

The City of Chula Vista is seeking proposals from qualified micro-transit service providers to develop, implement, operate, maintain, and manage an on-demand, shared-ride transportation program utilizing an all-electric fleet. The program aims to provide safe, affordable, reliable, and environmentally sustainable transportation connecting residents to essential destinations such as healthcare providers, grocery stores, public transit, and employment centers. The contract term is initially 6 months, ending June 30, 2027, with a focus on improving mobility, supporting healthy aging, and enhancing transportation equity. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 30, 2026.

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