Fixed-Route, Commuter, and Paratransit Operations and Maintenance

The Antelope Valley Transit Authority is seeking proposals for comprehensive fixed-route, commuter, and paratransit transit operations and vehicle maintenance services under RFP No. 2027-03.

North Valley Transportation Authority


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RFP No. 2027-03
Dec 04, 2026 11:00 PM
Oct 05, 2026 07:01 AM
5 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Disadvantaged BusinessMinority-Owned Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
cfoust@avta.com
+16617292243
Submission Instructions
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Cecil Foust, Director of Procurement and Contracts, Antelope Valley Transit Authority, 42210 Sixth Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
Description

The Antelope Valley Transit Authority is seeking a qualified contractor to operate local and commuter fixed-route transit, ADA complementary paratransit, and non-emergency medical transportation services, while maintaining AVTA's revenue vehicles, support vehicles, facility equipment, charging systems, and related technology. The scope includes executive and administrative management; recruiting, staffing, training, dispatching, scheduling, customer service, safety and emergency programs; vehicle and equipment maintenance; facility cleaning; reporting; fare collection support; and transition/start-up activities. Microtransit is excluded. AVTA is requesting separate pricing for combined operations and maintenance services and for operations-only services. The contract is structured as a five-year base term with two one-year options, for a possible seven-year term, commencing July 1, 2027. The solicitation requires a proposal bond or certified check of $25,000, evidence of performance-bond and insurance capacity, and extensive technical, qualifications, pricing, certification, reference, staffing, training, maintenance, safety, and transition materials. The procurement is federally assisted and subject to applicable Federal Transit Administration requirements, including DBE requirements under 49 CFR Part 26; no numerical DBE participation goal or good-faith-efforts documentation is required unless later stated by amendment.

Classification Codes
NAICS485113Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems
PSCAS96OTHER MODAL TRANSPORTATION - MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
Smart Codes
transit operations managementtransit vehicle maintenanceparatransit services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 5, 2026-RFP Release Date
Oct 21, 2026 05:00 PM-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit (required)
AVTA offices; Community Room; see the security guard at the front desk. The conference is followed by a site visit, vehicle and facility review, and tour of key system elements.
Nov 11, 2026-Deadline for Questions and Requests for Addenda
Nov 19, 2026-AVTA Responses to Questions and Addenda Issued
Dec 04, 2026 11:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Dec 14, 2026-Qualified Responses and Organizational Interviews
Feb 4, 2027-Best and Final Offers Due, If Applicable
Feb 23, 2027-Contract Award by AVTA Board and Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Contract
Mar 2, 2027-Award Letter to Board-Approved Contractor
Mar 28, 2027-Transition and Start-Up Period Begins
Jul 1, 2027-Commencement Date
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
Required
  • General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Umbrella or Excess Liability — $25,000,000.00
  • Auto Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Auto Liability Umbrella — $10,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Pollution Liability — $10,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — $25,000.00
  • Performance Bond — 25%
Scored
  • Minimum 4 references
  • Within the last 7 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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