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Ferry Vessel Operations and Crewing Services

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Response Deadline10/27/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Ferry Vessel Operations and Crewing Services supports the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority by managing the daily operation of passenger and vehicular ferry services. The scope includes overseeing passenger-only routes from Canal Street to Algiers Point and vehicular routes from Chalmette to Lower Algiers, ensuring the safe and timely transit of all commuters and vehicles. The service provider is responsible for supplying USCG qualified crew members and implementing staffing plans that adhere to FTA Drug and Alcohol policy under 49 CFR Part 655. This opportunity was posted on September 23, 2026, with a response deadline of October 27, 2026, falling under NAICS code 488210.

General Info

Subcontract for New Orleans ferry operations, crewing services, and USCG qualified staffing.

Agency

Louisiana → New Orleans Regional Transit AuthorityView Agency

NAICS

488210 - Support Activities for Rail TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

LA, USA

Set-Aside

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Documents

This scope was carved out of RFP 2026-033.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Ferry Transit Services

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Timeline

PostedSep 23

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Response DeadlineOct 27

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10/27/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyLouisiana → New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

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Louisiana → New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

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Performs day-to-day operation of passenger and vehicular ferry services for prime contractors on New Orleans RTA projects. Manages passenger-only routes from Canal Street to Algiers Point and vehicular routes from Chalmette to Lower Algiers. Provides USCG qualified crew and implements staffing plans per FTA Drug and Alcohol policy (49 CFR Part 655). Delivers safe and timely transit of passengers and vehicles.

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