California eProcure #0000040656

Bus transportation for the Santa Barbara Junior Lifeguard Program

California State Parks is seeking bus transportation for the Santa Barbara Junior Lifeguard Program in Santa Barbara County. - Government buyer: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources Agency, Channel Coast District, Channel Coast District Office. - Requested service: Weekday bus transportation between Refugio State Beach and West County and East County pickup locations, plus transportation to program field trips. The bid documents describe a 34-weekday service period; another attachment describes the service as a lump-sum item. - West County route: Vandenberg Village, Lompoc, and Buellton; the detailed scope lists stops at Vandenberg Village Credit Union, Lompoc Public Library, Lompoc Police Station, and Albertson's in Buellton. - East County route: Santa Ynez, Solvang, and Buellton, with stops listed at Santa Ynez High School, Solvang Veteran's Memorial, and Albertson's in Buellton. - Field trips: Gaviota State Beach, Goleta Beach Park, Carpinteria City Beach, Jalama County Beach Park, and Santa Barbara East Beach. Some trips require early departures and late returns; a second bus may be needed for the Carpinteria trip. - Capacity and vehicle requirements: Approximately 80 children per route. A Commercial B license with Passenger Endorsement is required; Type A or B buses are preferred. Drivers do not need to remain onsite but must return before afternoon participant loading. - OEMs and vendors: No bus manufacturer, OEM, reseller, or service vendor is named. No vehicle make/model or part numbers are specified. - Other notable requirements: Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation is encouraged but not required. A California small-business bid preference may apply.

Description

The solicitation seeks bus transportation for Santa Barbara Jr. Lifeguard program participants between designated pickup and drop-off locations on West County and East County routes and Refugio State Beach. Service includes transportation to and from selected field trips, for a program scheduled to run June 14 through July 30, 2027, weekdays, with program hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Buses are expected to transport approximately 80 children per route; route stops and pickup/drop-off times are specified in the scope. DVBE participation is not required but is encouraged, and bids are due October 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

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