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253-Van Winkle- IFB with LOI-SOQ for Bus Bridge Charlottesville and Roanoke to Washington, DC 102726-010427

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WS5918210393

Response Deadline10/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Amtrak is seeking a Letter of Intent and Statement of Qualifications from vendors to provide bus bridge services between Charlottesville, Virginia, and Washington, DC, as well as between Roanoke, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The service period is scheduled from October 27, 2026, through January 4, 2027, with a potential 30 day extension upon written request. Requirements include two motorcoaches equipped with ADA lifts, each featuring 52 seats and two wheelchair tiedown spaces. Interested vendors must submit questions by 2pm EST on October 12, 2026, and submit their final LOI, SOQ, and bids by 2pm EST on October 16, 2026. All inquiries and requests for packets should be directed to the contracting agent, Heather Van Winkle.

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Amtrak seeks bus bridge services from Virginia to DC, October 2026 through January 2027.

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NAICS

485113 - Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedOct 5

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 12

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Response Deadline

10/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTCin 5 days

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AgencyAmtrak

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Heather Van WinkleContracting Agent

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Requesting Letter of Intent (LOI) and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) which may qualify vendor for Invitation for Bid (IFB) on Services Contract. Bus Bridge service between Charlottesville, VA and Washington, DC AND between Roanoke, VA and Washington, DC from October 27, 2026, through January 4, 2027, with additional option period of 30 days upon written request from Amtrak. Service requires a total of 2 ADA-lift equipped motorcoaches, seating 52 and 2 wheelchair tiedown spaces. Packets to be sent out immediately with vendor questions due no later than 2pm EST on 10/12/26. LOI/SOQ and Bids due no later than 2pm EST on 10/16/26. Please contact Heather Van Winkle, heather.van.winkle@amtrak.com for packets and questions.

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