CARTS Regional Vanpool Pilot Program
RFP-2027-144-Vanpool
CARTS RFP-2027-144-Vanpool
Request for Proposals
Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS)
Regional Vanpool Pilot Program – Request for Proposals
Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) is soliciting proposals for a Regional Vanpool Pilot Program for the CARTS District
Beginning at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 22, 2026 the RFP will be available in digital format.
The schedule is:
Release of RFP Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
Pre-Proposal Meeting Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:00 AM
Deadline for Written Questions Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 PM
Responses to Questions/Addenda Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
Responses due at 2:00 PM CST Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 2:00 PM
Interviews (if necessary) October 28 - November 3, 2026
Award Anticipated Thursday, November 19, 2026
Work Begins/Notice to Proceed 30 days after notice to proceed
Proposals will be evaluated on qualifications, management approach/experience, scope of work and the completeness and quality of submittal.
David Marsh
General Manager
Capital Area Rural Transportation System
Request for Proposals
Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS)
Regional Vanpool Pilot Program – Request for Proposals
Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) is soliciting proposals for a Regional Vanpool Pilot Program for the CARTS District
Beginning at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 22, 2026 the RFP will be available in digital format.
The schedule is:
Release of RFP Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
Pre-Proposal Meeting Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:00 AM
Deadline for Written Questions Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 PM
Responses to Questions/Addenda Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
Responses due at 2:00 PM CST Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 2:00 PM
Interviews (if necessary) October 28 - November 3, 2026
Award Anticipated Thursday, November 19, 2026
Work Begins/Notice to Proceed 30 days after notice to proceed
Proposals will be evaluated on qualifications, management approach/experience, scope of work and the completeness and quality of submittal.
David Marsh
General Manager
Capital Area Rural Transportation System