Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System - Transit Service Operator, Bus Maintenance, and Bus Fuel Provider - RFP20260630YARTS (2026)
Yosemite Area Regional Transportation SystemSpecial District · Merced, CA- Due
- Oct 28, 2026
- 14 days left
- Posted
- Jul 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Alexandra Arroyo
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SUMMARY
The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is seeking proposals from a qualified contractor to provide supervision, technical, personnel and operating services, transit vehicles, vehicle maintenance, and fuel necessary for the daily operation of YARTS in the Yosemite region.
Project number RFP20260630YARTS. The primary goal is to provide quality transit services that offer an alternative to driving in the Yosemite region. Proposals are due by 12:00 p.m. PDT on October 28, 2026, to Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System c/o Merced County Association of Governments, 369 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held on August 6, 2026, and a site visit to Yosemite National Park on August 5, 2026. The question deadline is August 28, 2026. This project is funded in part by the Federal Transit Administration with a DBE goal of 0%.
- Submit to
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System c/o Merced County Association of Governments, Attn: Alexandra Arroyo, Procurement Specialist II, 369 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
- Scope location
- Yosemite, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 28, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System c/o Merced County Association of Governments, Attn: Alexandra Arroyo, Procurement Specialist II, 369 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340. For questions, contact Alexandra Arroyo.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Alexandra Arroyo. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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