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Request for Proposals: Operation of Contract Transport Service
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The City of Lake Geneva is soliciting proposals to operate a seasonal trolley service for the 2027 and 2028 summer tourism seasons under Solicitation Number 2026-002. The contractor will be responsible for a turnkey operation, including vehicle ownership, staffing, maintenance, insurance, storage, dispatch, and adherence to ADA compliance and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The service will run seasonally from May through October each year, with distinct peak and shoulder seasons defined for both years, and optional weekend service may be added for special events such as Winterfest or Octoberfest based on budget and demand. Proposals must be submitted as a single electronic PDF file by noon Central Standard Time on May 14, 2026, to Chris Bennett, Assistant City Administrator, using the specified filename format; no printed copies are required unless requested. All proposals must be signed by an authorized representative, certifying accuracy of information and acceptance of all RFP terms. Evaluation of proposals will be based on a trade-off approach, weighing five factors: Experience (25%), Cost & Value (25%), Operational Approach (20%), Service Quality & Fleet (15%), and Local Understanding (15%), using qualitative ratings from Poor to Excellent on a 10-point scale. The City reserves the right to reject any proposal for incompleteness or deviations, even if lowest-cost, and will not be obligated to award a contract or reimburse proposal costs. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing via email by May 12, 2026, and all responses will be posted publicly as addenda on the City’s website, which proposers are responsible for monitoring regularly for updates, clarifications, or schedule changes. There are no federal contract clause requirements, socioeconomic set-asides, UEI or CAGE code submissions, security clearances, or organizational conflict of interest provisions. The contract does not specify fixed pricing, and award will be based on overall value, with the City retaining flexibility to negotiate final terms, include optional services, or modify the solicitation prior to execution. All submitted materials become the property of the City and will not be returned.
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WI, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Full Description
One (1) electronic PDF copy submitted via email to Chris Bennett, Assistant City Administrator Filename format: "CompanyName_LakeGeneva_TROLLEY_2026.pdf"
The City will print proposal copies as needed. Consultants should not submit printed proposals unless specifically requested. Questions All questions about the RFP or RFP process must be submitted in writing via email to Chris Bennett, Assistant City Administrator, by 12:00 PM (Noon) CST May 12, 2026. Restrictions
No questions will be discussed or answered in person or by telephone. Questions will only be answered via email. Questions received after deadline will not be answered.
Answer Distribution All questions received and the City's responses will be posted on the City's website as public addendum. Answers typically posted within 24 hours of question deadline. It is each proposer's responsibility to monitor the City's website regularly for question and answer postings, RFP addendums or clarifications and any schedule changes or updates. Addenda Any changes to the RFP will be posted as addendums on the City's website. Proposers should check regularly for updates. General Terms
Proposals submitted in response to this RFP are considered offers to the City and become the property of the City. Proposal materials will not be returned. The City’s evaluation and selection decision will be based on its assessment of each proposer’s qualifications, experience, and responsiveness demonstrated in the proposal. This RFP does not obligate the City to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of proposals. Proposers may withdraw their proposal personally or by written request at any time prior to the submittal deadline.
The City reserves the right to:
Accept the proposal determined to be in the best interest of the City and its residents Reject the lowest-cost proposal Reject any or all proposals Waive irregularities or informalities in proposals, provided such waivers are in the City’s interest Request clarifications or additional information from any proposer Conduct site visits, interviews, or additional evaluation steps as deemed necessary Negotiate final scope, schedule, and fee with the selected firm Award the base scope only or selectively include optional add-on services based on budget availability and value Cancel, reissue, or modify this RFP prior to contract execution Extend deadlines or modify the RFP schedule with notice to proposers
Point of Contact – City Assistant City Administrator Chris Bennett (262) 248-9465 asstcityadmin@cityoflakegeneva.gov
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