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Specialized Paratransit Services for Disabled and Senior Residents in La Crosse County, WI

This opportunity seeks qualified providers for specialized transportation services for disabled and senior residents in La Crosse County, WI. - Government Buyer: - City of La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility (MTU) - Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of La Crosse County - Services Requested: - Origin-to-destination paratransit for physically and mentally disabled persons unable to use fixed route transit - Door-to-door service required in special circumstances - Divided into two parts: - Part I: Urban/metro area (Zone 1a & 1b) - Zone 1a: Paratransit within City limits and Onalaska fixed route areas (estimated 16,000 rides annually) - Zone 1b: Paratransit for ADRC funded adults in urbanized area excluding Zone 1a (estimated 5,000 rides annually) - Part II: Rural areas (Zone 2) - Paratransit for ADRC funded rural adults in La Crosse County and corridors to Trempealeau and Vernon Counties (estimated 1,000 rides annually) - Notable Requirements: - Providers may submit proposals for either or both parts, but must submit separate proposals - Compliance with ADA standards - Vehicle maintenance and detailed monthly/annual reporting - Multi-year rate sheets for budgeting (2027-2031), with annual renegotiation and fuel price adjustments - Contract awarded to highest scoring provider for each part based on a rating scale - No OEMs or specific vendors are named; NIGP code 55640 (Coach, Transit (Mini) Handicapped) is specified.

Description

The City of La Crosse and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of La Crosse County are jointly soliciting proposals for specialized transportation services funded through 85.21 Specialized Transportation funding. The services involve origin to destination paratransit for physically and mentally disabled persons unable to use fixed route transit, with possible door-to-door service in special circumstances. Proposals are sought for two parts: Part I covering the City of La Crosse and La Crosse County urbanized/metro area, and Part II covering rural areas of La Crosse County and surrounding regions. Contracts are for calendar year 2027 with options for 2028-2031, subject to annual renegotiation.

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