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Charles County Government·Maryland

VanGO Transit Operations Management

Closes 7/9/2026$5M – $15MRequest for Proposal
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Description

The Charles County Government is seeking a qualified firm to provide VanGO Transit Operations Management services. The selected firm will be responsible for the operation and management of the VanGO transit system, including reservations, scheduling, dispatching, and maintenance. The firm will also be required to provide Trapeze software for paratransit management and dispatching, as well as install Zonar GPS equipment on all County-owned vehicles. The contract will have a term of one year with option years. The firm will be required to have experience in operating rural and urban deviated-fixed route services, demand responsive, and medical assistance services. The firm will also be required to have a staffing plan, maintenance plan, and safety plan in place. Some key features of the job include: • Providing VanGO Transit Operations Management services • Operating and managing the VanGO transit system • Providing Trapeze software for paratransit management and dispatching • Installing Zonar GPS equipment on all County-owned vehicles • Having experience in operating rural and urban deviated-fixed route services • Having a staffing plan, maintenance plan, and safety plan in place

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Contact

Robert Romero(Assistant Chief of Purchasing)

[email protected]

(301) 934-0115

Key dates

Opened
5/7/2026
Questions due
6/2/2026
Pre-bid meeting
5/21/2026Mandatory
Site visit
5/31/2026Mandatory
Closes
7/9/2026

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Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Transportation and Public Transit
NAICS
4851
Solicitation №
26-025

Budget estimate

$5,000,000 – $15,000,000

The budget for this opportunity is not explicitly stated in the document. However, based on the scope of work and the requirements, it can be estimated that the budget will be in the range of $5 million to $15 million per year, considering the contract term and the fact that the County is seeking a firm to provide comprehensive transit operations management services. The actual budget will depend on the proposal submitted by the selected firm and the negotiations with the County. Factors that may influence the likely payment range include: • The scope of work and the requirements of the contract • The experience and qualifications of the selected firm • The negotiations between the County and the selected firm • The term of the contract and the option years

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