This RFPQ is for public transit operations services for the City of Thousand Oaks and contracted agencies, commencing July 1, 2027, for a period of approximately four years, with potential for two-year extensions. Services include fixed route bus, seasonal bus, ADA paratransit, and senior dial-a-ride, with the possibility of future services like microtransit and shuttle. Proposers must secure operations and maintenance facilities and acquire all required vehicles by July 1, 2027, or face financial penalties. The contract will be awarded in mid-2026 to allow sufficient time for vehicle and site acquisition. Proposals must be quoted individually for each service and vehicle lease type, reflecting unique cost considerations. An annual CPI adjustment of three percent will apply to revenue hour rates in contract years two through four, but not for vehicle leases. Two mandatory pre-proposal meetings are scheduled for January 15, 2026, and February 25, 2026. The deadline for question submission is March 5, 2026, and the proposal submission deadline is April 2, 2026.
The bid notice states that vehicles are required for operation no later than July 1, 2027, and the contract is expected to complete work on June 30, 2031.
The bid notice mentions that vehicle leases shall be a fixed monthly payment for the duration of the vehicles' in-service period, and an annual CPI adjustment for all revenue hour rates in contract years two through four shall apply, at a fixed three percent annually, effective July 1.
The bid notice implies that proposers will be expected to have a skilled and knowledgeable management team and workforce and a commitment to service excellence as well as a highly adaptable mindset.
The bid notice states that the selected proposer will be expected to have all RFPQ required vehicles available for operation no later than July 1, 2027, or be subject to financial penalties and/or liquidated damages.
The bid notice indicates that pre-proposal meetings are mandatory and will be held at the City of Thousand Oaks Municipal Services Center.
The bid notice states that for FY ****, the city was billed for approximately 48,985 hours of total revenue service by the incumbent contractor, and total payments to the incumbent contractor for all services, support, and vehicle leases for the same period was approximately $5,163,000.