(Newington, Conn.) - The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking a new contractor to provide management services for the bus services provided by H.N.S. Management Company, Inc. (HNS). HNS operates CTtransit branded public transit bus services in the Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford regions. CTtransit has a workforce of 1,250 people and is provided a fleet of 520 buses, serving more than 80,000 daily passenger trips. The bus routes are essential services to the state’s economy and quality of life. The incumbent management company has informed CTDOT that they do not plan to bid.
CTDOT is seeking proposals from parties interested in providing these services that have a proven record of delivering excellent transit service, customer service, and maintenance of capital assets, including vehicles and facilities.
The Request for Proposal (RFP) documents are available on the CTSource Bid Board located at portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard. Search for Solicitation #7791.
Potential respondents must submit a letter or email of intent to propose by 2 p.m. (EST) on Friday, April 22, 2022. Seven copies of each proposal are due by 3 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, June 2, 2022. CTDOT will notify responsive parties of the award by Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
The agreement term is four years with the possibility of two two-year extensions. The successful proposal must demonstrate the ability to provide service no later than Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
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