Zero Emissions Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility Project

Marin County Transit District is developing a Zero Emissions Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility in San Rafael, California, at 1075 Francisco Boulevard East, to support the transition to a fully electric bus fleet while maintaining service for existing diesel-electric hybrid vehicles during the transition. The project includes the construction of an 18,600-square-foot facility divided into two primary zones: the southern portion housing office space, a cash safe, restrooms, shower facilities, a breakroom, and a manager’s office, while the northern side accommodates driver check-in, employee lockers, utility rooms including the main electrical and mechanical rooms, janitorial and copy spaces, and a Main Distribution Frame room. Subsurface excavation up to ten feet will be conducted for foundation work, and the site will include a visitor parking lot with up to 60 spaces accessed via the northeastern driveway and a bus parking area with up to 50 stalls served by the Francisco Boulevard East entrance, all designed for dual ingress and egress. The bus parking stalls will be equipped with charging infrastructure and may have rooftop solar canopies not exceeding 36 feet in height. Enclosed within the bus facilities area between the building and parking lots are five maintenance bays, parts and tire storage, a bus washing station, a fare exchange area, and a vacuum island. The facility is designed to meet state building and environmental standards, with strict adherence to Bay Area Air Quality Management District regulations, federal and state ambient air quality standards, and Federal Transit Administration noise criteria, including interior noise limits of 25 dBA and off-site limits of 65 VdB. Key environmental documentation, including air quality and greenhouse gas reports, traffic studies, noise and vibration analyses, archaeological surveys, and tribal consultation logs, supports compliance with CEQA and local land use requirements. Construction is scheduled with grading from July to August 2027 and building construction from August 2027 through January 2029. The project site is the sole location for inspection and acceptance, with Marin County Transit District and affiliated state and local agencies serving as the responsible parties for oversight. No formal contract value, payment details, invoicing procedures, or contract type were specified in the documentation, and while key personnel including the Facility Development Project Manager and environmental specialists are identified, formal roles for a Contracting Officer, COR, or COTR are not designated. The solicitation number is 21-2026-002, and the project is