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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. August 7, 2026 the RFP will be available in digital format.
 

The schedule is:
 
Release of RFP                                                    August 7, 2026, 2:00 PM
Deadline for Written Questions                            August 21, 2026, 5:00 PM
Responses to Questions/Addenda                       August 28,2026, 2:00 PM  
Responses due at 2:00 PM CST                         September 8, 2026
Interviews (if necessary)                                       September 15-16, 2022
Award Anticipated                                                 September 24, 2026
Work Begins/Notice to Proceed                           October 12, 2026
Pilot Launch Target                                              October-November 2026

 
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