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North and South Transit Facilities Fixed Route Services

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RFP PTD26-004State & Local

Response Deadline09/30/2026, 06:59:00 AM UTC

Contract Overview

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AI Contract Overview

The City of Phoenix has issued Request for Proposal PTD26-004 for fixed-route transit operations, maintenance, and facility support services at the North and South Transit Facilities. The contract covers a five-year term starting approximately July 1, 2027, with a two-year extension option. These facilities support a combined fleet of 347 buses serving 36 routes across Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, and Scottsdale, totaling roughly 15 million service miles and two million passengers monthly. The scope of work includes the administration of transit services, vehicle maintenance, fueling, washing, and facility management, requiring a workforce of approximately 985 local staff. The contractor is responsible for adhering to strict operational and safety standards, including the immediate removal of vehicles with inoperable air conditioning, fareboxes, or ADA equipment. Key requirements include establishing a Quality Assurance Program for vehicle maintenance, complying with FTA Master Agreements, and adhering to Buy America and Davis-Bacon Act regulations. The contractor must also manage environmental compliance through an Environmental Management System and maintain a written heat safety plan. Security is prioritized through mandatory Police Department background checks for all staff accessing the facilities. Award decisions are based on a consensus scoring system evaluating technical capabilities and price, with ties resolved by the lowest best and final price. The solicitation requires a five percent bid guarantee and a one hundred percent payment bond. Additionally, the contractor must participate in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Neutral program to ensure small business involvement. Technical requirements include the use of the City's IT infrastructure, such as CAD/AVL and HASTUS systems, and annual cybersecurity training for all network users.

General Info

City of Phoenix five-year transit operations and maintenance contract for 347 buses.

Agency

Arizona → Public TransitView Agency

NAICS

485113 - Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit SystemsView NAICS

Place of Performance

AZ, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(54)

Exhibit O - Relief Vehicle Statistics for Fixed Route Transit Services

PDF•exhibit

Exhibit CC - Custodial Specifications

PDF•sow

Exhibit W - Site Plan South Facility Irrigation Plan

PDF•specifications

Exhibit DD Equipment List North & South Facilities

PDF•equipment-list

Acceptance of Offer Form 2026 - City of Phoenix

PDF•1 page•contract-document

Exhibit JJ - Field Corrective Action Form No. 00049

PDF•field-corrective-action-form

RFP PTXX-XXX Estimated Bus Miles and Hours Exhibit A

PDF•rfp

Exhibit KK - FB30 Farebox Preventive Maintenance Inspection

XLSX•sow

Supplemental Terms and Conditions to All Airport Contracts Rev 04-29-2026

PDF•12 pages•contract-document

FPC 65 Federal Executive Branch Continuity of Operations (COOP)

PDF•directive

City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 6.11 - Use of Motor Vehicles

PDF•administrative-regulation

Exhibit R - Active EE Staffing List

XLSX•staffing-list

Exhibit U - Site Plan North Facility

PDF•other

Exhibit TT - IUOE Local 428 Labor Agreement - Revenue Agents & Facility Workers

PDF•labor-agreement

Exhibit C - Bus Detailed Miles and Hours

PDF•other

Exhibit N - Paddles Duty Schedule

PDF•other

Exhibit F - Valley Metro Peak Vehicle Schedules

PDF•other

SAP Open Catalog Interface (OCI) Release 5.0 Documentation

PDF•50 pages•specifications

Facility Damage-Incident Report Procedure - City of Phoenix Public Transit

PDF•procedure

RFP PTD26-004 North and South Transit Facilities Fixed Route Services

PDF•rfp

Exhibit PP - Seniority and Employee Wage and Benefit Progression

XLSX•other

Exhibit T - Maintenance Inspection Form

PDF•maintenance-inspection-form

Exhibit II - FB30 Farebox Service Manual Ver. 2.00

PDF•service-manual

Exhibit I - Fleet Inventory with Life Miles North-South

XLSX•other

North/South RFP Technical Requirements Exhibit K

PDF•sow

Transdev Services, Inc. / Teamsters Local 104 CBA (2023-2028)

PDF•contract-document

Exhibit_MM_-_Lost_&_Found_Log.pdf

PDF

City of Phoenix Annual Small Business Participation Plan (SBPP) Submission

PDF•4 pages•sbpp-annual-submission

City of Phoenix South Transit Facility Refurbishment Site Plan Volume 1

PDF•site-plan

Exhibit GG - EMS Manual 2020

PDF•other

City of Phoenix CAD-AVL Warrantied Equipment Exhibit

PDF•sow

Transdev / IUOE Local 428 Labor Agreement (Jul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2025)

PDF•contract-document

Request for Substitution or Exemption PTD 02-2026 (DBE-N)

PDF•1 page•request-for-substitution-exemption

Exhibit EE - Utilities COP APS Water Gas

XLSX•other

Exhibit M - Comfort Stations Usage Guidelines

PDF•other

Exhibit Q - City of Phoenix 1976 Section 13(c) Agreement

PDF•agreement

Addendum to Solicitation - Extension of Offer Due Date

DOCX•1 page•amendment

Exhibit X - Site Plan South Facility Mechanical Schedules and Demolition Notes

PDF•specifications

Exhibit D - Phoenix Bus Spare Ratio January 2026

PDF•other

Exhibit P - January 2026 Roster / Effective Bookings

PDF•roster

Certification of Final Payment to Small Business Firms - DBE-N Program

PDF•1 page•certification-of-final-payment

Exhibit H - Phoenix North/South Fixed Route Trend

PDF•other

Transit Advertising Standards (Effective Jan. 20, 2023)

PDF•specifications

City of Phoenix Public Transit Security Access and Control Policy

PDF•policy

ATU Local 1433 CBA, Effective July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2025

PDF•contract-document

Exhibit G - History of Miles and Hours

PDF•other

Exhibit Y - Site Plan South Facility Electrical and HVAC Plans

PDF•specifications

Exhibit S - Lot Inspection Form

PDF•other

Exhibit E - Headway Report - Valley Metro Crew Schedule

PDF•schedule-report

Exhibit B - Block Detail Report

PDF•other

Sensitive Security Information Acknowledgement Form - City of Phoenix Aviation Department

DOCX•1 page•acknowledgement-form

Exhibit HH - Permit List for North and South Transit Facilities

PDF•permit-list

Exhibit Q - Non-Revenue Fleet List

PDF•other

City of Phoenix Lost & Found Tag

PDF•other

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedAug 1

Solicitation

Response DeadlineSep 30

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/30/2026, 06:59:00 AM UTCin 14 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyArizona → Public Transit

Contacts2 people available

OfficePHOENIX, AZ, 85003, USA

Organization / Agency

Arizona → Public Transit

View Agency Profile

Office AddressPHOENIX, AZ, 85003, USA

Contacts

Conner ExlineContract Specialist II

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Conner ExlineContract Specialist II

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Approximately 70 percent of Phoenix's fixed-route bus services operates out of two primary facilities: the North the South Transit Facilities. Together, these facilities support a combined fleet of 347 buses, including 131 buses operating out of the North facility and 216 buses out of the South facility. Transit services at these facilities include 27 local routes, six RAPID routes, and three Neighborhood Circulators. The North Transit Facility houses transit fleet vehicles, as well as various buildings for the contractor to use for administration and operations, including vehicle maintenance, facility maintenance, bus fueling, and bus washing. The South Transit Facility also houses vehicles and provides operations and vehicle maintenance facilities, as well as serving as the contractor's main administrative offices, safety and training rooms, and bus and road supervisor dispatching. The joint fleet from these yards provides service on 36 routes throughout the region, comprising approximately 15 million service miles per year and serving an average of two million passengers per month. The routes operated under the current contract include some of the region's busiest, including Route 19 (19th Avenue), Route 35 (35th Avenue), Route 50 (Camelback Road), and Route 70 (24th Street/Glendale Avenue). The current contractor employs approximately 985 local staff to operate, maintain, and administer this contract on behalf of the City.