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RFP South Region Transit, Paratransit, and Microtransit Services

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224081State & Local

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The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to manage and operate several key transit initiatives within the South Region. The scope of work includes the management of Commuter Express, Community DASH Transit Services, Cityride Dial-a-ride Paratransit Services, and LAnow Microtransit Services. This solicitation, identified as number 224081, was posted on September 17, 2026, with a response deadline of December 10, 2026. The services will be performed in Los Angeles, California, and interested parties should direct inquiries to the point of contact, Janine Ying.

General Info

LA DOT seeks proposals for South Region transit management by December 10, 2026.

Agency

California → TransportationView Agency

NAICS

485113 - Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit SystemsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Los Angeles, CA, USA

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Exhibit 12 - South Region Transit Fleet Description

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Exhibit 3 - Cityride Program Guide

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Exhibit 7 - Service Performance Standards & Performance Penalties (South Region Transit 2026)

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Exhibit 18 - Staff Retention and Bonus Incentive Programs

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Attachment E - Contractor-Supplied Transit Maintenance Facility Standards & Requirements

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RFP RAMP ID 224081: South Region Transit, Paratransit, and Microtransit Services

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Attachment A - Mandatory City Contracting Requirements (July 2026)

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Exhibit 6 - South Region Community DASH Route Operational Requirements

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Exhibit 11 - FTA Annual Project Financial Reporting Forms

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Exhibit 9 - South Region Cityride Unincorporated Service Area Maps

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Attachment B - FTA Contractual Provisions (rev. 6.6.24)

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LADOT South Region Transit Services - Exhibit 10 Reporting Requirements

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Exhibit 14 - Current Classifications of Employees Covered Under the Service Contractor Worker Retention Ordinance

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Exhibit 5 - South Region Commuter Express Line Operational Requirements

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Exhibit 19 - Transit NTD Data Summary Sheets

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Exhibit 4 - LAnow South Los Angeles (Zone 2) Service Area Map

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Exhibit 1 - Proposal Requirements Checklist (South Region Transit Services 2026)

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LADOT Proposal Forms and Instructions (C1-C14)

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Attachment D - City-Owned Fleet Vehicle Maintenance Standards & Requirements

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Exhibit 17 - Sample Daily Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspection Report

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Exhibit 13 - South Region Transit Fleet Current ITS Equipment

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Attachment C - City-Owned Transit Maintenance Facility Standards & Requirements

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Exhibit 16 - Position and Task Report

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Exhibit 8 - Cityride Violation Letters

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Section 14: Proposal Forms - Instructions and Forms C1-C14

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Exhibit 2 - LAUSD Instructional School Calendars

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Exhibit 15 - Union Agreement: Teamsters Local 848 and MV Transportation Inc.

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AgencyCalifornia → Transportation
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The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation is seeking proposals from qualified firms to manage and operate the City's South Region Commuter Express, Community DASH Transit Services, Cityride Dial-a-ride Paratransit Services, and the LAnow Microtransit Services.

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