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North Carolina City of Asheville·North Carolina

Transit Operations and Maintenance Services

Closes 12/31/2025$50M – $200MRequest for Proposal
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Description

The City of Asheville is seeking a qualified contractor to operate and maintain its public transit system, "Asheville Rides Transit" (ART). The contract includes operating and maintaining the transit system, and the contractor must comply with various requirements, including providing a drug-free workplace and promoting participation of disadvantaged business enterprises. Key aspects of the job include: • Operating and maintaining the public transit system • Complying with City policies and federal regulations • Providing a drug-free workplace • Promoting participation of disadvantaged business enterprises • Submitting proposals on the provided form

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Contact

Christopher Whitlock(Project Manager)

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
10/17/2025
Questions due
11/7/2025
Pre-bid meeting
11/3/2025Mandatory
Closes
12/31/2025

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Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Transportation and Public Transit
NAICS
485110
Solicitation №
298-FY26-TRN-RFP-ARTOpsMaintenance

Budget estimate

$50,000,000 – $200,000,000

The budget for this contract can be estimated based on the scope of work, which includes operating and maintaining a public transit system. The cost of such a contract can vary widely depending on the size of the system, the number of vehicles, and the level of service required. However, as a rough estimate, the annual cost of operating and maintaining a public transit system can range from $10 million to $50 million or more, depending on the specifics of the contract. Therefore, the total budget for the contract could be in the range of $50 million to $200 million or more over the life of the contract.

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