BUS & VAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AS NEEDED

Davidson County Transportation System (DCTS), having oversight for transportation services for all Davidson County Human Services Agencies and outside agencies is requesting proposals for the provision of Transportation for:

(1) Senior Services:

a. Nutrition,

b. Medical

c. Adult Day Care

d. Dialysis

e. Employment

(2) Life Center of Davidson County

(3) Workshop of Davidson

(4) Work First Family Assistance Program

(5) Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)

Sealed Proposals subject to the conditions made a part hereof will be received until

2:00 p.m., August 20, 2025, for furnishing services described herein.   In the event the County is closed due to inclement weather, this opening will take place on the next business day the County is open.

SEND THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY TO THE ISSUING AGENCY ADDRESS AS SHOWN BELOW:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Indicate firm name, which is County of Davidson. The RFP number, which is above, on the front of each sealed proposal envelope or package, along with the date for receipt of proposals specified above.

Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:

Richard Jones, Transportation Director – DCTS  336-242-2925

Note: The County recommends using an overnight service or hand-delivering the RFP response.

Note: The period for ending questions date shall be August 15, 2025, at noon.

NOTE: Indicate the firm name, and the RFP number, which is above, on the front of each sealed proposal envelope or package, along with the date for receipt of proposals specified above.

NOTE: A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE

No admittance, if late, for the Pre-bid Conference.  You will be asked to leave.

For all prospective offerors, the Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. August 12, 2025, at the Support Services Department. Attendance at this conference is a prerequisite for consideration of an offeror's proposal.   Copies of the bid package will be available at the pre-bid conference. Prospective offerors are encouraged to submit written questions in advance. The address is listed above.  In the event the County is closed due to inclement weather, this meeting will take place on the next business day, the County is open.

It is the offeror's responsibility to assure that all addenda have been reviewed.

4.        Specific Information to be included in the Response
a.        Information on the Firm – Name, Office, Contact Person’s Name and Title, Type of Organization, DBE Firm
b.        Experience and Professional Qualifications of the Firm (Financial strength, Paratransit experience, Experience of local/regional support staff, Support services rendered)
c.        Experience and qualities of the proposed contract management team
d.        References, in a separate, enveloped sealed and marked as such.
e.        Technical Qualifications (to include Project Expectations)
f.        Certifications and other required forms