Transportation for Fixed Routes (Re-Bid)

Location:	South Carolina
Posted:	Jun 2, 2026
Due:	Jun 16, 2026
Agency:	Orangeburg County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	V - Transportation, Travel and Relocation Services
Solicitation No:	FY26-0616
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Request for Proposal No:

Request for Proposal Title:

TITLE AND SUMMARY

FY26-0616

Transportation for Fixed Routes (Re-Bid)

Request for Proposal Published:

06/02/2026 http://www.orangeburgcounty.org/

06/02/2026 BidNet Direct

06/02/2026 Bulletin Board, Basement, Purchasing

Invitation Composition:

Invitation Amendments:

Contracting Entity:

Procurement Coordinator:

Request for Proposal (FY26-0616) - is composed of the following:

• Title and Summary pages

• Code Articles 1 through 7

• Scope of Work

• Proposal Bid Sheet

• Certification of No Exceptions

• Certification of Preference(s)

• Addendum Acknowledgement

• Bidder Qualifications and Information

• Evaluation Criteria

If any, will be published/posted on the following:

http://www.orangeburgcounty.org/

Bulletin boards located in/on:

Basement Floor, Procurement Office

Orangeburg County, South Carolina (“Owner”)

A political subdivision of the State of South Carolina

Jamie McClary, Procurement Director

Orangeburg County Procurement Office

1437 Amelia St. (“Administrative Center”)

Orangeburg SC 29115

(803) 533-6121 Office Phone Number

(803) 535-2307 Office Fax Number

jmcclary@orangeburgcounty.org

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PRE-SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Requirements:

• Questions:

• Submission Composition:

• Submission Deadline:

• Submission Location:

• Opening Time:

• Opening Location:

• Bidder must own, lease, or otherwise have

legal access to a sufficient fleet of vehicles to

perform the required services and maintain a

minimum of two (2) ADA-accessible spare

vehicles available for immediate deployment.

If bidders have questions, same shall be directed to the

Procurement Director

• Mode of Communication via e-mail only

• No later than Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Each submitted proposer is required to be composed of

the following, including fully completed and executed

forms:

• One Digital and One Hard Copy

• Code and Articles Acknowledgment

• Proposal Bid Sheet

• Addendum Acknowledgment

• Bidder’s Certification of Qualifications and

Information

• Certification of No Exceptions

• Certification of Preference(s)

Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 2:00pm

Procurement Office, 3rd Floor, Finance Dept.

1437 Amelia Street, Orangeburg, S.C.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 2:05pm

Procurement Office, 3rd Floor, Finance Dept.

1437 Amelia Street, Orangeburg, S.C.

Submissions Will Not be Publicly Opened

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PLEASE RETURN FORM WITH PROPOSAL

CODE AND ARTICLES

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

Articles 1 through 7 of the Code are incorporated by reference as if set forth verbatim in

the attached bid document, including the use of security and bonds, required and

forbidden contract terms, etc. As stated in the Code, by submitting a proposal, the vendor

agrees that the Code governs this procurement from solicitation through completion of

the resulting contract, including disputes, if any. ACCESS TO CODE. For 24/7 access

to the Orangeburg County Procurement Code which governs this procurement, please

visit https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/244/Procurement. In addition, a copy of the

Code is available for review without charge at the Office of the Procurement Director. If

neither of those options meets your needs, a hard copy of the Code is also available for

purchase at the Office of the Procurement Director. Failure to be familiar with the code

does not absolve the submittal entity from compliance with the code. And will disqualify

that entity if found in violation of the code.

METHOD OF SOURCE SELECTION

The source selection method applicable to this procurement is Competitive Sealed

Proposals, §5-301 of the Code.

The undersigned bidder understands and agrees to be bound to the Code in all matter

arising from the attached bid document.

______________________________________________________

Printed Bidder’s Name

______________________________________________________

Signature of Bidder’s Authorized Agent

______________________________________________________

Printed Name of Bidder’s Authorized Agent

______________________________________________________

Title of Bidder’s Authorized Agent

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SCOPE OF WORK & SERVICE LOCATION

Orangeburg County is soliciting proposals from qualified transportation service providers to

operate rural public transportation services under the Cross County Connection Transit

System. Services shall be provided in accordance with all applicable Federal Transit

Administration (FTA), South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), state, and

local requirements.

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this solicitation is to secure a qualified contractor to provide safe, reliable, and

efficient fixed-route public transportation services for Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties.

2. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, vehicles, dispatching, scheduling,

administration, and operational support necessary to operate the following services:

A. Downtown Circular Fixed Route

• Approximately 13.0-mile route

• Monday through Friday

• Excluding County-recognized holidays

• Operates during designated service hours established by Orangeburg County

B. St. Matthews Connector Route

• Approximately 14.5-mile route (one-way)

• Service between Orangeburg County and Calhoun County

• Thursdays or other approved service days as determined by Orangeburg County

• Excluding County-recognized holidays

Orangeburg County reserves the right to modify routes, schedules, service hours, service days,

and route alignments as operational needs require.

3. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall demonstrate:

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience providing public transportation, fixed-route

transportation, paratransit, or similar transit services.

• Experience operating transportation services of similar size and scope.

• Ability to comply with all FTA, SCDOT, and applicable regulatory requirements.

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• Financial capacity and staffing resources necessary to perform the services required

under this contract.

4. VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide and maintain all vehicles necessary to perform the required

services.

The Contractor shall:

• Maintain an adequate fleet to ensure uninterrupted service.

• Have access to sufficient spare vehicles to replace vehicles removed from service for

maintenance or repair.

• Ensure all vehicles meet applicable federal, state, and local safety ADA requirements.

• Maintain vehicles in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.

• Perform all preventative maintenance and repairs at the Contractor’s expense unless

otherwise approved by Orangeburg County.

5. DISPATCHING, ROUTING, AND BILLING SYSTEMS

The Contractor shall provide and maintain its own routing, dispatching, scheduling, and billing

systems.

The system shall be capable of:

• Tracking vehicle miles.

• Tracking vehicle hours.

• Tracking passenger trips.

• Tracking passenger miles.

• Producing operational and financial reports.

• Maintaining records necessary for reimbursement requests and grant reporting.

6. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel necessary to perform all services.

All drivers shall:

• Possess all required licenses and endorsements.

• Meet all applicable state and federal requirements.

• Successfully complete required background checks.

• Successfully complete drug and alcohol testing requirements.

• Receive appropriate safety and customer service training.

7. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	FY26-0616
Bid Title:	Transportation for Fixed Routes (Re-Bid)
Category:	Orangeburg County Bid Opportunities
Status:	Open

Transportation for Fixed Routes (Re-Bid)

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