Public Transportation Operating Services

The Carson City Regional Transportation Commission is soliciting qualified consulting firms to provide comprehensive public transportation operating services under a federally funded contract supported by the Federal Transit Administration. The solicitation, identified as 27300074, requires proposers to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) through the Nevada Government Marketplace portal by July 14, 2026, with evaluation based on a weighted trade-off approach prioritizing budget (50%), followed by technical capacity (20%), experience (15%), understanding of local and federal transit requirements (10%), and presentation quality (5%). The contract covers full-service operation of fixed-route and paratransit systems including dispatching, fare collection, personnel management, safety oversight, and compliance with ADA, FTA Circular 4220.1F, and 49 CFR regulations. The performance period spans four base years with two optional one-year extensions, covering the fiscal years from 2026–2027 through 2029–2030, with annual billing cycles running from July 1 to June 30. Proposers must demonstrate proven experience in similar transit operations, familiarity with industry software such as TransLoc, Ecolane, and Token Transit, and a clear plan for improving ridership and service efficiency, including scalability for microtransit. A daily vehicle inspection checklist is mandated, and all services must be performed within Carson City’s jurisdiction with strict adherence to local policies and federal guidelines on drug and alcohol testing, data reporting, and non-discrimination. Proposals must be submitted as a single electronic PDF not exceeding 24 pages, excluding required attachments and cover materials, and must include completed forms certifying the proposer’s Unique Entity Identifier, Debarment status, DBE and SBE participation goals (with a 0.82% DBE target), and compliance with federal lobbying and privacy laws. The contractor will operate as an independent entity, not as a City employee, and must carry specified insurance and indemnify Carson City against all liabilities arising from contract performance. Key personnel identified in the proposal must remain assigned unless prior written approval is obtained, and any organizational conflicts of interest involving City officials must be disclosed. While no line-item pricing or contract value is populated in the solicitation documents, the maximum billable hours are defined at 16,654 for fixed route and 7,300 for paratransit annually, with financial submissions expected to be