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San Clemente Seeks Shuttle Operations for Karsan Electric Minibuses on Yellow Line

The City of San Clemente Public Works Department is seeking a qualified transportation contractor to operate two City-owned Karsan e-JEST electric minibuses on the Yellow Line route. - Government Buyer: - City of San Clemente, Public Works Department - OEM Highlight: - Karsan (manufacturer of the e-JEST electric minibuses) - Products/Services Requested: - Operation and management of two Karsan e-JEST electric minibuses (City-owned) - Shuttle operational services including: - Providing qualified drivers - Operating vehicles according to approved routes and schedules - Ensuring accessibility for passengers with mobility devices - Customer service, data collection, and reporting for program evaluation - Compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vehicles are fully electric and must support zero-emission mobility - Contractor must comply with Clean Mobility Options (CMO) grant program guidelines - City provides vehicle charging, maintenance, and washing - Estimated annual service: 3,000 to 4,000 work hours, with seasonal service variations - Initial contract term is four years, with up to two one-year extensions (maximum six years) - No new vehicle purchase; focus is on operational services for existing fleet

Description

The City of San Clemente, California is soliciting proposals from qualified, licensed transportation contractors to provide shuttle operational services starting October 19, 2026. The project involves operating two City-owned Karsan e-JEST electric minibuses on the Yellow Line route to provide reliable, accessible, and zero-emission neighborhood transit service. The initial contract term is four years with potential extensions up to six years. Funding is provided through the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) grant, and compliance with CMO guidelines is required.

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