NAICS 483114 - Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought and Government Contracting Opportunities

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About Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (NAICS 483114)

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing water transportation of passengers in coastal waters, the Great Lakes System, or deep seas between ports of the United States, Puerto Rico, and United States island possessions and protectorates. Marine transportation establishments using the facilities of the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority Commission are considered to be using the Great Lakes Water Transportation System.

StatusTitleBuyerDue Date
OpenWater Taxi Services for BC Ferries Routes

BC Ferries is seeking pre-qualified operators for water taxi services on 14 specific ferry routes across British Columbia.

British Columbia, Canada•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.3/31/2036
ClosedFerry Transit Services

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is seeking ferry transit services through a solicitation with a bid opening on October 27, 2026.

Louisiana, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority > Procurement Department10/27/2026
OpenWater Taxi Services

The U.S. Navy is seeking information from qualified sources on year-round water taxi services to transport Navy personnel between Rudee Inlet and Lynnhaven Inlet in the Virginia Capes region.

Virginia Beach, VA, USA•Sources Sought
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK (NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK)11/4/2026
OpenFerry Transit Services

The Regional Transit Authority of New Orleans is seeking qualified vendors to provide ferry transit services under RFP 2026-033.

2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Disadvantaged Business
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority10/27/2026
OpenDecommissioned Vessel Towing Services

The United States Marine Corps is seeking professional services to tow a decommissioned vessel from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard to Brandt Island Shoal in Pamlico Sound, North Carolina, under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside.

Cherry Point, NC, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > COMMANDING GENERAL (MCB CAMP LEJEUNE)10/30/2026
OpenDay Camp Passenger Bus Transportation Services

The City of Brossard is soliciting bids for passenger bus transportation services for its 2027–2028 day camps, with a 12-month base term and one optional one-year renewal.

Brossard, QC, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Brossard10/29/2026
OpenCharter Bus Services

The Nevada System of Higher Education, on behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is seeking vendors to provide charter bus services for events, field trips, athletic travel, and recruiting.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas11/24/2026
OpenFerry Transit Services

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is seeking a qualified firm to operate and maintain passenger and vehicular ferry services on the Mississippi River across Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard Parishes.

Louisiana, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Disadvantaged Business
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority11/4/2026
OpenReplacement Shuttle Bus Services

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking multiple qualified operators to provide turnkey replacement shuttle bus services, including vehicles, drivers, and supervision, during planned and emergency transit disruptions under an estimated two-year, $120 million contract.

10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority11/4/2026
OpenRural Transportation Services

Erie County is seeking qualified nonprofit agencies to provide rural transportation services in Erie County, New York, with sealed proposals due November 20, 2026.

Erie County, NY, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Other
Erie County > Department of Environment and Planning11/20/2026
OpenBest of the Best Boat Rental and Captain Services

The Government of The Bahamas, through the Ministry of Youth, Sport & Culture, is requesting quotes for two boat rentals and captain services for the Best of the Best event at Montague Foreshore from November 30 through December 6, 2026.

Nassau, NW, The Bahamas•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
The Bahamas > Ministry of Culture and Heritage10/29/2026
OpenSanta Barbara Junior Lifeguard Bus Transportation

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking weekday bus transportation for approximately 80 Santa Barbara Junior Lifeguard participants per route, including designated pickups, drop-offs, and field trips during the 2027 summer program.

10 Refugio Beach Road, Goleta, CA, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned BusinessSmall Business
California > Department of Parks and Recreation > Channel Coast District10/29/2026
OpenCharter Bus Shuttle Services

The U.S. Air Force is seeking charter bus shuttle services for the 2026 Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium, transporting passengers and luggage between Orlando International Airport and the Gaylord Palms on November 5 and 8, 2026.

9245 Tradeport Drive, Orlando, FL, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)Small Business
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > FA4452 763 ESS (AIR MOBILITY COMMAND)10/29/2026
OpenMarine Transportation Planning Services

British Columbia's Ministry of Transportation and Transit is seeking one or more contractors for as-needed marine transportation planning, analysis, engineering, consultation, and strategic advisory services supporting vessels, marine infrastructure, and ferry operations.

British Columbia, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)
British Columbia > Ministry of Transportation and Transit > Marine, Air, and Rail Services Branch11/16/2026
OpenHandyDART Paratransit Transportation Services

TransLink, the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority, is seeking proposals for HandyDART paratransit transportation services in British Columbia, including the Greater Vancouver region.

British Columbia, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)
British Columbia > TransLink1/29/2027
OpenInterregional Minibus Transportation Services

The MRC de L'Islet is seeking a contractor to operate an interregional public-transit minibus, including the vehicle, personnel, permits, and related services, from November 30, 2026, through November 29, 2031.

Montmagny, QC, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Quebec > MRC de Bellechasse11/9/2026
OpenScheduled Fuel Barge Transportation Services

The United States Transportation Command is seeking dedicated scheduled and on-call tug-and-barge transportation of government-owned aviation and marine fuels throughout Gulf-region waterways.

Louisiana, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > US TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM) > USTRANSCOM-AQ11/9/2026
OpenReleased Inmate Transportation Services

Hanover County is seeking a contractor for term transportation services for released inmates from the jail to two designated destinations.

Hanover County, VA, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
Hanover County10/29/2026
OpenPennsylvania Intercity Bus Service Operations

The Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority, in consultation with PennDOT, is seeking qualified providers to operate turnkey intercity bus services on Pennsylvania corridors under a two-year contract with three one-year options and up to $5,950,000 in available program funding.

York County, PA, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Disadvantaged Business
Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority > rabbittransit11/30/2026
OpenUnion County Paratransit System Operations

Union County, New Jersey, is seeking one contractor to operate its countywide paratransit system, including routing, scheduling, dispatch, passenger transportation, billing, staffing, and an automated transportation-management system.

Union County, NJ, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Disadvantaged Business
Union County > Department of Human Services11/5/2026
OpenTransportation Services for Court-Involved Individuals

The Massachusetts Trial Court Executive Office of the Trial Court is seeking transportation providers or brokers for scheduled and on-demand point-to-point and multipoint transportation of court-involved individuals throughout Massachusetts, New England, and New York.

2 Center Plaza, Boston, MA, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Other
Massachusetts > The Trial Court > Massachusetts Trial Court > Executive Office of the Trial Court > Office of Court Management12/31/2029
OpenAfter-Hours Non-Emergency Transportation Services

Albany County Department of Social Services is seeking proposals for after-hours, non-emergency transportation services for individuals and families throughout Albany County and, when authorized, the Greater Capital District.

Albany County, NY, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Albany County > Department of Social Services10/30/2026
Open55- to 56-Passenger Charter Bus

Ohio University is seeking proposals to purchase a 55- to 56-passenger charter bus or motorcoach for campus transportation operations.

Ohio University, Athens, OH, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Ohio University11/13/2026
Open360-Day Dry Cargo Vessel Charter

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command is seeking proposals to charter a roll-on/roll-off or lift-on/lift-off dry cargo vessel for 360 days of port-to-port logistics operations supporting Marine Corps missions in the Western Pacific.

Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan•Request for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > MSCHQ NORFOLK (MSC HQS)11/2/2026
OpenACE Shuttle Program

The San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission is seeking proposals for shuttles, drivers, maintenance, facilities, and staff for the ACE Shuttle Program, with proposals due December 17, 2026.

Stockton, CA, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission12/17/2026
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