# Berkeley Cityofberkeley #27-11810-C

Wheelchair-Accessible Transportation Services for Berkeley Residents

**Posted:** October 14, 2026
**Respond By:** November 10, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-11810-C
**NAICS:** 485991

The City of Berkeley is seeking a provider for wheelchair-accessible transportation for eligible older adults and adults with disabilities.
- **Government buyer:** City of Berkeley, Finance Department, General Services Division. Alameda County Measure BB funding is administered by the Alameda County Transportation Commission.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No vehicle manufacturer, OEM, or service provider is named in the opportunity. The City and Alameda County Transportation Commission are identified by name.
- **Requested service:** Wheelchair-accessible, lift-equipped transportation for City-approved passengers; service line item 27-11810-C. No quantity or vehicle part numbers are specified.
  - Provide curb-to-curb service and, when needed, door-to-door or door-through-door assistance, including help on stairs unless it is unsafe.
  - Provide reasonable help with baggage, groceries, and an additional wheelchair. One attendant or caregiver may travel at no added cost when they start and end the trip with the passenger.
  - Vehicles must accommodate two wheelchair passengers. Drivers must receive at least 40 hours of training.
  - Provide live dispatch and both advance and same-day scheduling. Service hours are weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and weekends from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  - Trips must begin and primarily occur in Alameda County; out-of-county destinations are subject to City geographic parameters. The provider must collect fares, apply City subsidies, and support emergency transportation upon City request.
  - Meet arrival reliability targets of within 15 minutes of the scheduled time for 90% of trips and within 30 minutes for 95% of trips. Submit monthly and annual trip data reports.
- **Funding and term:** The anticipated contract term is four fiscal years, FY2028–FY2031. Measure BB funding is estimated at up to $60,000 per fiscal year, or up to $240,000 over the four-year period.

### Description

The City of Berkeley seeks proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide wheelchair-accessible transportation services for eligible older adults and adults with disabilities. Services include transportation using vehicles equipped with wheelchair lifts and curb-to-curb, door-to-door, and, when necessary, door-through-door assistance. The RFP states that Measure BB funds provide an estimated maximum of $60,000 for each of Fiscal Years 2028 through 2031, and the successful candidate will enter into a four-year contract. Proposals are due by email by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.; price and other factors will be considered.

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