Transportation for Fixed Routes (Re-Bid)

TITLE AND SUMMARY
Request for Proposal No: FY26-0616
Request for Proposal Title: 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: 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
Invitation Amendments: If any, will be published/posted on the following:
http://www.orangeburgcounty.org/
Bulletin boards located in/on:
Basement Floor, Procurement Office
Contracting Entity: Orangeburg County, South Carolina ("Owner")
A political subdivision of the State of South Carolina
Procurement Coordinator: 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
* Bidder must own, lease, or otherwise have
legal access to a sufficient fleet of vehicles to
perform the required services and maintain a
* Requirements:
minimum of two (2) ADA-accessible spare
vehicles available for immediate deployment.
* Questions:
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
* Submission Composition: 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)
* Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 2:00pm
Procurement Office, 3rd Floor, Finance Dept.
* Submission Location:
1437 Amelia Street, Orangeburg, S.C.
* Opening Time: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 2:05pm
Procurement Office, 3rd Floor, Finance Dept.
* Opening Location: 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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The Contractor shall provide monthly reports and supporting documentation including, but not
limited to:
* Daily travel logs.
* Passenger counts.
* Passenger miles.
* Vehicle miles.
* Vehicle hours.
* Daily fare collections.
* Revenue reports.
* Ridership statistics.
* Maintenance records upon request.
* Any additional reports required by Orangeburg County, SCDOT, FTA, or funding
agencies.
Monthly reports shall accompany all invoices submitted for payment.
8. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Contractor shall:
* Provide reliable and uninterrupted service.
* Maintain on-time performance standards acceptable to Orangeburg County.
* Promptly address service complaints.
* Cooperate with County staff regarding route adjustments, reporting requirements, and
operational improvements.
* Maintain professional customer service standards at all times.
9. INVOICING
Proposers shall submit pricing based on an hourly operating rate.
Invoices shall include supporting documentation sufficient to verify hours billed and service
provided.
Orangeburg County reserves the right to request additional supporting documentation before
payment is processed.
10. TERM OF AGREEMENT
The initial contract term shall be July 1 through June 30 of each fiscal year, with renewal
options as permitted by County policy and funding availability.
11. COUNTY RIGHTS
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Orangeburg County reserves the right to:
* Adjust service schedules and routes.
* Increase or decrease service levels.
* Request additional reporting.
* Conduct performance reviews.
* Terminate the agreement in accordance with contract provisions if performance standards
are not met.
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Proposal Bid Sheet: FY26-0616 Transportation for Fixed Routes (Re-Bid)
PRICE
13 Mile (Monday - Friday; Excluding Holidays; Only During Fall-Spring Courses)
14.5 Mile (Thursdays; Excluding Holidays)
______________________________________________________
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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PLEASE RETURN FORM WITH PROPOSAL
CERTIFICATION OF NO EXCEPTIONS
The Code requires bidders to give written notice with a submission if bidder will not accept a term
of the Request for Proposal and the incorporated Code as a contract term. See Code 5304. In
connection with that requirement, a bidder must complete this certification and include it in its
submission. Bidder certifies the following regarding its bid:
1. Bidder AGREES to all the terms of the Invitation to Bid (including the
incorporated Code terms) and takes NO EXCEPTIONS:
____ Yes ____ No
2. Bidder does NOT AGREE to all the terms of the Invitation to Bid,
(Including the incorporated Code terms), and a COMPLETE LIST OF
BIDDER'S EXCEPTIONS to same are listed and described below:
____ Yes ____ No
IDENTIFICATION OF EXCEPTED BIDDER'S
TERM DESCRIPTION OF BIDDER'S SUBSTITUTED TERM BIDDER'S INITIALS
Exception 1: _______ _________________________________ ________
Exception 2: _______ _________________________________ ________
Exception 3: _______ _________________________________ ________
Exception 4: _______ _________________________________ ________
The undersigned bidder hereby certifies that the above-listed exceptions comprise the only
exceptions bidder has to the attached bid documentation (including the incorporated Code terms).
The undersigned bidder understands and agrees that if it is the successful bidder, its attempt to
claim any exceptions other than those listed above, shall result in the County having the right to
claim the bid security bond, retract the intent to award or award, award to another bidder, and
suspend and/or debar the bidder.
______________________________________________________
Printed Bidder's Name
_____________________________________________________ ____________________
Signature of Bidder's Authorized Agent Date of Signature
______________________________________________________
Printed Name of Bidder's Authorized Agent
______________________________________________________
Title of Bidder's Authorized Agent
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PLEASE RETURN FORM WITH PROPOSAL
CERTIFICATION OF PREFERENCE(S)
The Code authorizes specific preferences. See Article 3. If a bidder is qualified for one or more
preferences and desires to exercise the preference(s), then the bidder must complete and submit
this form with their proposal. If a bidder is either (1) not qualified for any preference OR (2) is
qualified, but does not desire to exercise any preference, then the bidder does not need to complete
or submit this form with its proposal.
Bidder is qualified for and desires to exercise the following preference(s) as bidder has marked,
below:
PREFERENCE 1
Bidder is a resident of the State of South Carolina: ____ Yes ____ No
PREFERENCE 2
Bidder is a resident of Orangeburg County, SC: ____ Yes ____ No
The undersigned bidder hereby certifies that bidder is qualified for the preference(s) above to
which the bidder has indicated "Yes". In addition, the undersigned bidder understands and agrees
that if it is not qualified for a preference but claims to be qualified for a preference on this form,
the County shall have the right to suspend and/or debar the bidder in accordance with the Code.
_____________________________________________
Printed Bidder's Name
_____________________________________________________ ____________________
Signature of Bidder's Authorized Agent Date of Signature
______________________________________________________
Printed Name of Bidder's Authorized Agent
______________________________________________________
Title of Bidder's Authorized Agent
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