Regional Fixed-Route Intercity Bus Services

The Ventura County Transportation Commission is seeking a contractor to operate and maintain regional fixed-route intercity bus services across Ventura County and portions of Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties.

Ventura County Transportation Commission


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Open
Dec 04, 2026 09:00 PM
5 years base + 2 × 2 years options
Other
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
mmiller@goventura.org
+18056521591
Submission Instructions
Mail
Ventura County Transportation Commission, 751 E. Daily Drive, Suite 420, Camarillo, CA 93010
Description

The Ventura County Transportation Commission is soliciting a contractor to operate its VCTC Intercity Transit program, consisting of six regional fixed routes serving Ventura County and extending into Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties. The scope includes bus operations, fare collection and accountability, dispatching, customer assistance, reporting, staffing, transition planning, community outreach, ADA-compliant service, and emergency response. The contractor will operate a fleet of approximately 41 buses, including diesel and electric motorcoaches, and provide support vehicles and all personnel required for uninterrupted service. The contractor will also perform comprehensive vehicle maintenance, inspections, cleaning, repairs, preventive maintenance, technology support, fueling coordination, and maintenance reporting. The contract has a five-year base period beginning May 4, 2027, with two optional two-year extensions. Proposals must address the required operating approach, staffing and qualifications, vehicle maintenance plan, transition schedule, financial and company information, references, pricing, and required federal and agency forms.

Classification Codes
NAICS485210Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation
PSCAS96OTHER MODAL TRANSPORTATION - MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
Smart Codes
fixed-route bus operationstransit vehicle maintenancepublic transit dispatching
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 09, 2026 08:00 PM-RFP Issue Date
Oct 20, 2026 09:00 PM-Optional Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
The meeting location was not stated in the provided materials.
Nov 11, 2026 12:00 AM-Written Questions Due
Nov 19, 2026-Written Responses to Questions
Dec 04, 2026 09:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Dec 7, 2026-Start of Proposal Evaluation
Dec 17, 2026-Oral Presentations, If Needed (optional)
Time and location to be determined.
Feb 5, 2027-Anticipated Commission Vote for Contract Award
May 4, 2027-First Day of Service
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Required
  • General Liability — $10,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $25,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation — $1,000,000.00
  • Sexual Misconduct Liability — $5,000,000.00
Required
  • Performance Bond — 75%
  • Employee theft bond Bond — $200,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 5 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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