Forsyth County is seeking proposals from qualified nonprofit agencies to provide transportation services for elderly and disabled citizens. The contract term is one year, subject to award by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM on May 22, 2026. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Successful proposers must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Submitted materials will become public records. Proposers must be familiar with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Agencies must be **** nonprofit organizations with at least three years of experience, ability to provide consistent and reliable transportation, experience with reporting and compliance, access to ADA accessible vehicles, an excellent safety record, and a robust complaint resolution system. A minimum of three contracts within the past three years of $20,000 or more is required. The contract will ordinarily be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, but other factors may be considered. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, business automobile liability, and workers compensation. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with potential for renewal. Agencies must report required information monthly to the Forsyth County Community and Economic Development Department.
The bid notice states that proposals are due by 12:00 PM on May 22, 2026.
The bid notice states that the provider shall bill the county monthly for services rendered during the preceding 30 days, and the county shall pay all such bills within the following 15 days provided all elements of the agreement are satisfactorily met.
The bid notice states that the county will ordinarily award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, but reserves the right to consider other factors.
To be considered qualified, each agency is required to submit documentation that demonstrates how their agency meets the minimum qualifications, including being a **** nonprofit organization with at least three years of experience providing services to individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ability to provide consistent and reliable transportation services, experience with reporting and compliance, access to ADA accessible vehicles, an excellent record of safety, a robust and responsive system for addressing rider-related complaints, and a minimum of three contracts within the past three years of $20,000 or more.
The question period ends on May 8, 2026, at 5 PM.
The bid notice states that the board of commissioners expects to award a total of approximately $180,000 to qualifying agencies in Forsyth County.
