Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District Ionwave #2026 RFP 0007

MetroLINK ADA Paratransit and STS Dispatch Services RFP

MetroLINK, the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District, is seeking a contractor to deliver ADA-compliant paratransit transportation and dispatching services for its Specialized Transit Services (STS). - Government Buyer: - Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) - Procurement Administrative Offices HOA, Floor 2 - Scope of Services: - Operation and administration of curb-to-curb, ADA-compliant paratransit transportation for eligible riders - Dispatching services for MetroLINK's directly operated STS, including recordkeeping and reporting - Occasional authorized charter service using MetroLINK vehicles - Products/Services Requested: - ADA Complementary Paratransit Services (up to 15,300 vehicle revenue hours per year) - STS Dispatching (monthly fixed costs for up to three years, with two one-year options) - Startup costs, fixed monthly costs, and hourly rates for paratransit and dispatch services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs mandated; MetroLINK provides ADA-compliant vehicles - Interested vendors include PADCOM Design & Construction Management Services LLC, 2IM Group, LLC, A1 Property Pros LLC, A6 Scientific Corp., AECOM, Alta Equipment Co., AngelTrax, Barrow Wise, Burgeon Analytics LLC, Center for Transportation and the Environment, COMPLETE COACH WORKS, ConstructConnect, Coordinated Transportation Development, Inc., Davey Coach, Derecktor Shipyards, Diggs Electrical Supply Inc, Ecolane USA Inc, EO Charging US, Inc., and EV Maritime - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide trained operators, comply with ADA and FTA regulations, and maintain safety and reporting standards - MetroLINK retains responsibility for ADA eligibility determinations and provides vehicles - Pricing must remain valid for 180 days post-submission - Contract term is three years with two one-year options; MetroLINK may cancel with 30 days' notice - Electronic proposal submission via Ionwave system - Estimated Service Quantities: - Paratransit: up to 15,300 vehicle revenue hours annually - STS Dispatch: monthly fixed costs for three years plus options - No specific product part numbers; focus is on service delivery and operational management

Description

The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide ADA complementary paratransit services within its defined service area and during established service hours. The contractor will be responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and fully ADA-compliant curb-to-curb transportation services for eligible riders in accordance with MetroLINK policies and applicable regulations. The project also includes dispatching services for MetroLINK's directly operated Specialized Transit Services (STS). The contract will be awarded to the most qualified, responsive, responsible proposer based on evaluation by a committee.

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