The Town of Avon, Connecticut, is seeking proposals for Dial-A-Ride services for eligible residents aged 60+ or with disabilities. Proposals must be submitted by February 4, 2026, at 12 noon to the Avon Town Hall. The contract will commence on July 1, 2026, and terminate on June 30, 2029, with potential for extension. The town will select the lowest, responsible, and qualified proposal that meets the criteria set forth in the RFP. The town reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time due to unsatisfactory performance, lack of budgeted funds, or lack of an appropriate vehicle to transport passengers. The town may ask any proposer to clarify its proposal or to submit additional information that the town in its sole discretion deems desirable. Proposers are prohibited from contacting any town employee, officer, or official concerning this RFP, except as set forth in section 6, below. A proposers failure to comply with this requirement may result in disqualification.
The proposal closing date and time is February 4, 2026, at 12 noon. Proposals must be received in the avon town hall, town managers office, 60 west mainstreet, avon, ct **** prior to proposal closing date and time.
The selected proposer shall bill the town for services on a monthly basis. All payments are to be made 30 days after the appropriate town employee receives and approves the invoice, unless otherwise specified in the specifications.
The town will select the lowest, responsible, and qualified proposal that meets the criteria set forth in the RFP and is in the best interests of the town. In addition to price, due consideration will be given to factors such as a proposers experience, references, capabilities, past performance, state of connecticut prequalification if applicable, and other relevant criteria.
The town seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide dialaride transportation services for eligible avon residents who are aged 60 and older or who have disabilities. The selected proposer will be responsible for delivering reliable, courteous, and safe transportation in accordance with the specifications outlined in this rfp.
The appropriate town representative listed above must receive any questions from proposers no later than seven 7 business days before the proposal opening date.
