Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #PCMC27042 - TRP

Seasonal Bonanza Flat Winter Shuttle Operations

Park City Municipal Corporation is seeking an operator for a seasonal winter shuttle serving the Bonanza Flat Conservation Area. - Government buyer: Park City Municipal Corporation (PCMC); no sub-agency or office is identified. - Named organizations: Park City Transit is mentioned as the operator of the connecting 9 Purple Route, not as the shuttle contractor. No prospective contractor, shuttle manufacturer, or other OEM is named. - Service requested: Free round-trip shuttle service between Mid-Mountain Trailhead and Empire Pass, coordinated with the 9 Purple Route to support passenger transfers. - Schedule and capacity: Service generally operates Friday through Sunday, roughly 8:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Non-peak Fridays call for about 10 round trips using one shuttle; peak Saturdays call for about 20 round trips using two shuttles. PCMC sets Sunday service levels. Trips are to operate as scheduled even when no passengers board; holiday or extended service may be added depending on demand and available funding. - Vehicle and passenger requirements: Vehicles must carry at least 11 passengers, four fat-tire bicycles, and four sets of skis and/or snowshoes. Leashed, muzzled dogs are permitted. The operator must provide qualified drivers, winter-capable vehicles and a backup plan, dispatch and real-time location and ridership information, safety and incident procedures, and coordination around weather-related service changes. - Contract term: One winter season, anticipated for 2026–2027, with up to four optional one-year extensions. Seasonal operating dates and service levels may vary with weather, road conditions, funding, partnerships, and demand.

Description

Park City Municipal Corporation is seeking proposals from qualified transportation providers to operate a free seasonal winter shuttle between Mid-Mountain Trailhead and Empire Pass, providing access to the Bonanza Flat Recreation Area and connections with Park City Transit's 9 Purple route. Service is generally planned for Friday through Sunday, with frequency varying by peak and non-peak demand and the option for holiday or hourly extensions. The shuttle must accommodate passengers with fat-tire bicycles, cross-country skis, snowshoes, and dogs. The anticipated contract covers the 2026–2027 winter season, with up to four optional one-year extensions.

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