ADA Paratransit Transportation Services

Escambia County / Department of Mass Transit is requesting proposals from qualified Operators for ADA paratransit services. The operator selected will provide ADA paratransit transportation services to residents and visitors of Escambia County, Florida. The ADA paratransit services ensures that individuals who cannot reach a bus stop due to physical or mental conditions, during regular bus hours, still have transit services available to them. (Services are available after an application process to determine need of the service or qualification for discounted bus passes.) A pre-solicitation meeting will not be held for this solicitation. Questions concerning this request should be directed to the Escambia County Purchasing Office in writing at RBCarrero@myescambia.com prior to 5:00 p.m. CT. on September 8, 2022. Escambia County Board of County Commissioners encourages all segments of the business community to participate in its procurement opportunities, including small businesses, minority/women owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or age in the administration of contracts. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive irregularities in proposals, to reject any or all bids with or without cause, and to award the bid that it determines to be in the best interest of Escambia County. Any person requiring special accommodations to attend or participate, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should call the Office of Purchasing (850-595-4980) at least five (5) working days prior to the solicitation opening. Notice It is the specific legislative intent of the Board of County Commissioners that NO CONTRACT under this solicitation shall be formed between Escambia County and the awardee vendor until such time as the contract is executed by the last party to the transaction.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.