# Union County Vocational School District Ucnj #RCCP #3-2026

Union County Paratransit System Operations and Optional Extended-Hour Services

**Posted:** October 01, 2026
**Respond By:** November 05, 2026
**Identifier:** RCCP #3-2026
**NAICS:** 485999, 485119, 485113

Union County, New Jersey, is seeking an operator for its countywide paratransit system and related safety shuttle service.
- **Buyer:** County of Union, New Jersey — Department of Human Services, Paratransit administrative unit; Division of Purchasing.
- **Scope:** One third-party operator for centralized routing, scheduling, dispatch, road operations, passenger eligibility and billing, and the Route 22 Safety Shuttle.
- **Service components:**
  - Base service: weekday daytime paratransit, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., plus the Route 22 Safety Shuttle, which operates seven days a week with stated holiday exceptions.
  - Optional Service A: weekday evening paratransit beyond 5:30 p.m. and up to 11:00 p.m., subject to County approval.
  - Optional Service B: Saturday paratransit, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., primarily for advance-reservation trips to dialysis centers.
- **Responsibilities and resources:** The County supplies and maintains a 53-vehicle fleet and covers fuel and vehicle maintenance. The contractor provides drivers and other staff, facilities, routing and scheduling software, computer equipment, vehicle camera systems, and the operating services, including billing.
- **Pricing and notable requirements:** Proposals must price weekday base service separately from optional evening and Saturday service, with total prices and rates per revenue/vehicle service hour. Optional services are not guaranteed. No product part numbers or purchase quantities are specified.
- **OEMs and named vendors:** No OEMs, vendors, or service providers are named in the available notice or attachment summary.

### Description

The County of Union is seeking one contractor to operate the Union County Paratransit System. The work includes routing, scheduling, dispatch, and road operations. The initial contract period is February 1 through December 31, 2027, with four 12-month extensions for 2028 through 2031. Proposals are due November 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.; the procurement is conducted through a fair and open process.

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