Municipality of Princeton Operation and Maintenance of the Transit Service Express Route Bid 2025
PrincetonCity · Princeton, NJ- Due
- Dec 2, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 7, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
The Municipality of Princeton is soliciting sealed bids from experienced contractors for the operation and maintenance of the Princeton Transit Service 'Express Route'. The project involves operating a 6-day a week fixed-route public transit service using ADA-compliant multi-passenger vehicles. The successful bidder will be responsible for furnishing, operating, and maintaining the vehicle fleet. The contract term is for 12 months beginning January 1, 2026, with options for two one-year extensions. Bids require a 10% bid security (not to exceed $20,000) in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond. Submissions are due by 11:00 am on December 2, 2025, at the Princeton Municipal Building.
ADA-compliant multi-passenger vehicles, Transit service operation, Vehicle maintenance
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Summary
The Municipality of Princeton is soliciting sealed bids from experienced contractors for the operation and maintenance of the Princeton Transit Service 'Express Route'.
The project involves operating a 6-day a week fixed-route public transit service using ADA-compliant multi-passenger vehicles. The successful bidder will be responsible for furnishing, operating, and maintaining the vehicle fleet. The contract term is for 12 months beginning January 1, 2026, with options for two one-year extensions. Bids require a 10% bid security (not to exceed $20,000) in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond. Submissions are due by 11:00 am on December 2, 2025, at the Princeton Municipal Building.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- ADA-compliant multi-passenger vehicles
- Transit service operation
- Vehicle maintenance
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Certified check
- Bank cashier's check
- Bid bond
- Submit to
- Municipal Clerk, The Municipality of Princeton, 400 Witherspoon Street, First Floor, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Princeton, NJ
- Reported agency
- Municipality of Princeton
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Princeton?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Municipal Clerk, The Municipality of Princeton, 400 Witherspoon Street, First Floor, Princeton, New Jersey 08540.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Princeton in NJ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: ADA-compliant multi-passenger vehicles, Transit service operation, Vehicle maintenance. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Princeton?
All active and historical solicitations from Princeton are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Princeton regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: certified check, bank cashier's check, bid bond. Review the full document from Princeton for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Princeton, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.