Chippewa Falls Shared Ride Transit (2026-2030) RFP

The City of Chippewa Falls is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed price contract to provide curb-to-curb Shared Ride Taxi services within the city and potentially northern Eau Claire. The contract is structured with a two-year base period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, with three subsequent one-year option periods extending through 2030. The selected contractor will be required to operate eight municipality-owned vehicles and maintain an automated dispatch and radio communications system operating 14 hours a day, seven days a week. Proposers must demonstrate at least three years of experience in ground transportation and possess the financial and operational capacity to manage ridership tracking and reporting. Award decisions will be based on a trade-off method using a 100-point weighted scale, prioritizing technical merit (70 points) over price (30 points). Technical evaluation focuses on capacity, experience, and professional competence, including drug and alcohol programs and maintenance plans. Because the project is supported by federal funding under Section 5307, the contractor must adhere to strict federal mandates, including the Buy America Act for rolling stock over 150,000 dollars, FTA certifications, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) reporting. Additionally, contracts exceeding 250,000 dollars require specific bid, performance, and payment bonds. Proposals must be submitted by September 22, 2025, and must strictly follow the specified formatting and submission guidelines to avoid disqualification.