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SamTrans Bus and Paratransit Services

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The San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) is managing a forecast project for the continued operation and maintenance of fixed-route bus and demand-response paratransit services, specifically RediWheels and RediCoast. These services operate across 20 cities and unincorporated areas within San Mateo County, providing essential transit connections to San Francisco and Santa Clara Counties. The scope includes the preservation of service reliability and safety through regular maintenance and improvement activities conducted at the North and South Bases. The project is designated as a categorical exemption under CEQA Class 1, Section 15301, as it involves minor alterations and maintenance of existing infrastructure without expanding the current use of facilities. Administrative coordination is led by Bo Baney, Manager of Environmental Planning. While the project was posted on August 13, 2025, specific financial values, formal solicitation numbers, and detailed evaluation criteria are not provided in the current documentation. Performance is centered in California, with the San Mateo County Transit District serving as the responsible party for oversight and execution.

General Info

SamTrans maintains existing bus and paratransit services in San Mateo County with no expansion, under CEQA exemption, indefinite period.

Agency

California → San Mateo County Transit District

NAICS

485113 - Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit SystemsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Multiple, CA

Set-Aside

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Documents

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SamTrans Bus and Paratransit Services Notice of Exemption

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PostedAug 13

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AgencyCalifornia → San Mateo County Transit District

Contacts1 person available

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California → San Mateo County Transit District

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Contacts

Bo BanyManager, Environmental Planning

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Full Description

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SamTrans provides operations of fixed route bus services for the public and demand response paratransit services within San Mateo County, with connection to San Francisco and Santa Clara Counties. SamTrans provides continued operation of paratransit services (Rediwheels) and services to coast side San Mateo County residents (Redicoast). SamTrans performs regular maintenance and improvement activities at its two maintenance facilities (North and South Bases) to preserve service reliability and safety.

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