Whatcom Transportation Authority

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Buyer type:: Special District
Location:: Bellingham, WA
Country:: US

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RFP 2026-011 Temporary Staffing Services
Open
Jul 31, 2026
Closes
Aug 20, 2026
Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) is soliciting proposals from qualified staffing firms to provide on-demand temporary personnel across clerical, administrative, service-worker, and driver classifications. The contractor will serve as employer of record and handle recruitment, screening, background checks, payroll, taxes, benefits, insurance, and compliance, while proposing a fully loaded hourly markup. The initial contract term is three years with one optional three-year renewal, and proposals are due by noon on August 20, 2026.

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City
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Bellingham
County
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Whatcom
Address
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4111 Bakerview Spur
Phone Number
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(360) 676-7433
Zip Code
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98226
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Whatcom Transportation Authority

WTA Board Of Directors Board Of Directors Meeting
Date: Jul 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed public input regarding the addition of citizen transit rider positions to the board and requests for adjustments to bus pass pricing for elderly and disabled riders. A public hearing was held for the 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program. Additionally, there was a detailed review regarding the alignment of the Capital Improvement Plan and the Transportation Improvement Program, specifically focusing on project tracking, funding mechanisms, and long-term fleet replacement plans to manage grant dependency and cash flow.
Wta Board Of Directors Board Of Directors Meeting
Date: Jun 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed setting a public hearing for the transportation improvement program and reviewed the community van grant program, which allocates surplus vehicles to nonprofits to fill transportation gaps and support priority populations. Additionally, the board received a recap of the state auditor's exit conference, confirming a clean audit for the 29th consecutive year, and discussed improvements to the reporting of comparative financial statements.
WTA Board of Directors Workshop
Date: Jun 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board workshop covered several operational and community engagement topics. Recognition was provided for various employees, including a transit operator honored as a mental health champion, a paratransit driver who won a national rodeo championship, and staff members celebrating 20-year service milestones. The board discussed the successful ribbon-cutting and renovation project at the Vanzant Community Hall, which was supported by the transit access fund. Action was taken to approve the purchase of a new paratransit and support fleet automatic washer. Additionally, staff provided an update and discussion on the long-range transit plan, WTA 2040.

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Erin KnudsonAccounting Manager

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Ali HawkinsonBoard Chairperson (Board President equivalent)

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Genevieve CarrilloCommunity Relations and Marketing Manager

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Maureen McCarthyDirector of Community and Government Relations

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