TRANSPORTATIONONGOING

First Transit Operations Contract Active Through 2027

YARTS continues its five-year, $13.2 million contract with First Transit, Inc. for transit operations, bus maintenance, and fuel services from November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2027. The contract remains open with approximately $2.31 million unspent as of May 31, 2026.

Status
ONGOING
Document date
July 15, 2026
Contract type
TRANSPORTATION
Vendor
First Transit Inc - Transit Service Operator, Bus Maintenance & Bus Fuel Provider
Agency
Merced County Association of Governments · CA

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
$13,208,641.16
Contract type
TRANSPORTATION
Contract term
November 1, 2022 – October 31, 2027
Renewal date
2027-10-31
Renewal
Current term runs through October 31, 2027; any renewal or extension provisions are not described in the status report.
Document type
AgendaPacket
Source document
Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) Authority Advisory Committee Agenda Packet 2026-07-15

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the transportation contract by Merced County Association of Governments?

First Transit Inc - Transit Service Operator, Bus Maintenance & Bus Fuel Provider was awarded this transportation contract by Merced County Association of Governments, as recorded on July 15, 2026. The contract value is $13,208,641.16.

How much is the First Transit Inc - Transit Service Operator, Bus Maintenance & Bus Fuel Provider contract with Merced County Association of Governments worth?

The First Transit Inc - Transit Service Operator, Bus Maintenance & Bus Fuel Provider contract with Merced County Association of Governments is valued at $13,208,641.16, covering transportation work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Transportation contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) Authority Advisory Committee Agenda Packet 2026-07-15 (AgendaPacket), dated July 15, 2026 from Merced County Association of Governments. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

What other contracts does First Transit Inc - Transit Service Operator, Bus Maintenance & Bus Fuel Provider hold?

First Transit Inc - Transit Service Operator, Bus Maintenance & Bus Fuel Provider may hold additional government contracts. View their full contract history, the agencies they serve, and total tracked spend on their Civic IQ vendor profile.

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