RFP:177F-25 MBTA Private Fixed Bus Services Canton

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is soliciting proposals from qualified bidders to provide private carrier bus services for Canton (Route 716). The contract term is for one year with two optional one-year extensions. The selected contractor will be responsible for operating bus transportation services, including providing bus operators, vehicles, and supervision. The route connects Mattapan Station in Boston to the Village Shoppes of Canton in Canton and operates seven days a week. Key requirements include experience in operating scheduled services of a similar scale, compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) terms, and adherence to safety and environmental regulations. • The contractor must demonstrate proven ability to operate scheduled services of a similar scale within the past 5 years. • The contractor must comply with FTA terms and conditions, including those related to transit employee protective requirements, drug and alcohol testing, and safety regulations. • The contractor must provide bus operators, vehicles, and supervision for the route. • The contractor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards. • The contractor must have experience in operating bus services in a similar environment.