California eProcure #25NS1040

CPUC seeks Statewide Access Fund Administrator for wheelchair accessible transportation program

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking a contractor to serve as the Statewide Access Fund Administrator for its Access for All Program, which aims to expand on-demand wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) transportation across California. - Government Buyer: - California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) - Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division (CPED) - Access for All Program Office - Scope of Work: - Administer the Access for All Program in areas not served by Local Access Fund Administrators - Solicit, evaluate, and select Access Providers for WAV services - Manage fund disbursement to Access Providers - Develop and maintain a program website - Prepare quarterly progress and consolidated reports - Conduct customer surveys and self-assessment reports - Facilitate meetings and maintain communications - Products/Services Requested: - Statewide Access Fund Administrator Services (no specific part numbers) - Draft and final work plans - Quarterly progress reports - Access Provider solicitation and evaluation - Fund transfer agreements - Website development and maintenance - Customer surveys - Meetings and communications - Quantities: - Administrative costs capped at $1,342,428.73 for initial term - Total funding up to $8,949,524.85 including extensions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must cover areas not served by Local Access Fund Administrators - Hourly rates for optional extensions must match original bid - Compliance with California General Terms and Conditions and Contractor Certification Clauses - Reporting and deliverables scheduled quarterly and annually - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned; opportunity open to all qualified organizations (private entities, universities, governmental agencies) - Competition: - Open solicitation; any qualified organization may apply

Description

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking a contractor to administer the CPUC's Access for All Program in geographic areas not currently served by a Local Access Fund Administrator. The program aims to incentivize the expansion and availability of on-demand wheelchair accessible vehicle transportation services for people with disabilities statewide. This solicitation is open to all private entities, universities, or governmental agencies. Proposals are due by October 1, 2026, and total proposal cost must not exceed $1,342,428.73.

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