# Berkeley Cityofberkeley #27-11805-C

Berkeley recreation program transportation services

**Posted:** November 10, 2026
**Respond By:** December 17, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-11805-C
**NAICS:** 485510

The City of Berkeley is seeking transportation providers for its recreation camps and programs.
- **Government buyer:** City of Berkeley, Finance Department, General Services Division.
- **Requested service:** Intrastate one-way and round-trip transportation for Echo Lake Camp, Day Camp, teen and Pre-K programs, special events, and field trips. Most trips originate in Berkeley.
- **Vehicles and capacity:** Charter buses seating 35–58 passengers and shuttle buses or vans carrying up to 22 passengers. Sample trips indicate demand for 56-passenger buses and total passenger capacity needs of 56–168; schedules and quantities may vary.
- **Vehicle requirements:** Vehicles must be no more than five years old. Charter buses must have air conditioning, heat, a bathroom, PA system, radio, and DVD player. Shuttle buses and vans must have air conditioning, heat, and a radio.
- **Driver and safety requirements:** Drivers must meet applicable California licensing and certification requirements, have experience with children and teens, and undergo DOJ background checks including fingerprinting. Applicable SPAB certification is required.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No transportation vendors or vehicle OEMs are named in the opportunity.
- **Evaluation:** References (20%), qualifications (30%), and cost (50%).

### Description

The City of Berkeley seeks proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide transportation for Berkeley Echo Lake Camp, Berkeley Day Camp, and other select recreation programs. Services include intrastate transportation using charter buses, shuttle buses, passenger vans, or similar vehicles, with certified and licensed drivers; most trips will originate in Berkeley and take place Monday through Saturday during the summer. The anticipated contract term is March 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, and drivers must meet California requirements, pass criminal background checks, and have experience working with children and teens. Proposals are due by email on December 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.; technical and pricing proposals must be submitted separately, and proposals may not exceed 50 pages.

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