Pennsylvania 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.

Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority > Pennsylvania Department of Transportation > Bureau of Public Transportation


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Open (open)
Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority, PA
Nov 30, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 01, 2026 09:00 PM
$5,950,000.00
2 years base + 3 × 1 year options
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Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Description

The Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority, in consultation with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Bureau of Public Transportation, is soliciting turnkey intercity bus service providers for one or more Pennsylvania corridors. Services must operate fixed routes open to the public at two one-way trips per day, seven days per week, for 52 weeks per year, with meaningful connections to regional and national transportation networks, including interline ticketing where applicable. The successful provider must supply and maintain compliant vehicles and equipment; operate scheduled service; provide accessible, safe, clean, reliable, and customer-focused transportation; maintain operating authority, permits, licenses, insurance, records, and reports; coordinate with local transit authorities and connecting carriers; market the service; support ticketing and passenger-information systems; and implement performance monitoring and contingency procedures. Proposals must include technical and operational responses, pricing by proposed route, required certifications and forms, a signed letter of introduction, financial and insurance information, and at least six professional references. The solicitation provides a maximum program allocation of $5,950,000 for the 2027–2028 contract period but does not guarantee that the full amount will be awarded or expended.

Classification Codes
NAICS485210Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation
PSCV212Motor Passenger Services
Smart Codes
intercity bus servicespassenger transportation operationsbus fleet management
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 01, 2026 09:00 PM-Open Date
Oct 23, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Nov 02, 2026 10:00 PM-Vendor Question Responses Published
Nov 30, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Dec 1, 2026-Proposal Review
Jan 15, 2027-Proposal Review End Date
Jan 16, 2027-Contract Negotiations
Feb 28, 2027-Contract Negotiations End Date
Apr 1, 2027-Begin Service
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Property Damage Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Comprehensive and Collision
  • Cyber Liability
Scored
  • Minimum 6 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
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