Request for Proposals (RFP) to Provide Management Services for Both Fixed Route and Demand Response Services and Operation of Microtransit Services

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***ADDENDUM THREE*** REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR BOTH FIXED ROUTE AND DEMAND RESPONSE SERVICES and OPERATION OF MICROTRANSIT SERVICES June 29, 2026 The following are answers to questions raised via email by potential proposers. Attached are requested documents. 1. What is the expected mobilization timeline? • This will be discussed with the successful proposer, but GATRA would like to move as quickly as possible. 2. How will start up costs be reimbursed? Is there a separate start-up payment, or is it expected that start-up cost be included in year 1? • This was answered in Addendum 2. 3. Could GATRA provide the current staff (operators and administrative) of the microtransit operation? • The number of Operations/Management staff was listed in Addendum 2 and there approximately 20 drivers currently on staff. 4. Could GATRA clarify the contract start date? Addendum #1 says anticipated contract start date is Sep 2026, but the price sheet has Year 1 as 2027. • GATRA’s fiscal year runs July 1 – June 30, so the anticipated start date is correct. 2027 refers to the fiscal year not the calendar year. 5. In order for the bidders to be at the same level, would GATRA identify the Hours to bid on each year for the GATRA Go microtransit service? • This information has been provided in both the RFP as well as previous Addendums. 6. What is the current farebox method collection (cash, debit card, etc.), and what is the monthly average collected? • The microtransit service accepts cash as well as online payments. Approximately $10,000 in fares is reduced from the monthly invoices. 7. Can GATRA provide a seniority list and estimated turnover rate for the microtransit drivers? • GATRA does not anticipate the new contractor to employee any of the existing staff under this part of the contract, so this information is not necessary. 8. On the CBA, page 27, could GATRA please clarify the date of the last column of the wage table for Dial-A-Ride with CDL Class B and All endorsements? Column is labeled 1/1/2020, is it supposed to be 1/1/2028? • Please disregard that column, information should only go through 7/1/2027. 9. Addendum #1 has the Fleet List for the Microtransit service. What is their seating capacity? Are they vans with a cutaway body or strictly a van? • With the exception of the Ford Transit, these are cutaways and are a mix of 8 and 12 passenger vehicles with anywhere between 1 and 3 wheelchair positions. 10.