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Paratransit and Microtransit Services

Description: Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) invites proposals from experienced and highly qualified contractors to provide paratransit and microtransit services as described in Exhibit A, Scope of Work. RTA anticipates the award of a firm-fixed priced contract for a three-year base term with two one-year option terms. Agency may need to hold interviews on January 5th and 7th, 2027. Please have some availability and flexibility around this day.

Buyer: Riverside Transit Agency
SpecialDistrict · CA, US
Released: Oct 22, 2026
Closes: Nov 20, 2026(16 days left)

RFP documents & timeline

From the first pre-RFP signals to the published RFP and its files.

Board meeting
May 22, 2025
518 days before RFP
The SRTP planned added weekday peak service in the GoMicro Zone for the September 2025 service changes, subject to demand, funding and operator availability.
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The following service changes are planned for FY26. Implementation is contingent on ridership demand, funding and operator availability. • September 2025 service changes: o Route 1: Increased service to the Vine Street Mobility Hub to connect to Metrolink trains. Add additional weekday and weekend trips in both directions to increase span of service. o…
Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Board meeting · May 22, 2025
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As approved by the Board, year three service improvements from the SSP will be implemented in FY26. Service changes include increased span of service on multiple routes, improved frequencies and adjustments to multiple routes to improve service reliability and efficiency while increasing ridership and access to major destinations. RTA will also continue the…
Board Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
Board meeting · May 7, 2025
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Service modifications for FY26 include frequency improvements, additional trips and expansion of the Ohmio Pilot Project. Additionally, growth for demand-based transportation services is expected. Revenue service for DAR, DAR Plus and microtransit are expected to climb about five percent from the prior year. All told, revenue service from all modes is…
Riverside Transit Agency Short Range Transit Plan 2026-2028
Strategic plan · May 13, 2025
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The proposed Operating Budget totals $115,520,780. Operations, at 62 percent, constitutes the largest component of the proposed Operating Budget. Maintenance represents another 15 percent of the total. Together, Operations and Maintenance equate to 77 percent of the Agency's Operating Budget. Administrative functions combine for the remaining 23 percent of…
Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Board meeting · May 22, 2025
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Board meeting
Feb 4, 2026
260 days before RFP
RTA and RCTC received a FY2024 REAP grant to advance the GoMicro Microtransit Pilot Program Extension.
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sustainable support for youth ride-free programs and other transit incentives. RTA, in partnership with RCTC, also received a Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grant in FY 2024 to advance its GoMicro Microtransit Pilot Program Extension.
Riverside Transit Agency Agenda
Board meeting · Feb 4, 2026
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Board meeting
Feb 4, 2026
260 days before RFP
RTA initiated a Comprehensive Operational Analysis to assess microtransit viability and evaluate Dial-a-Ride services for future mobility needs.
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Further building on SSP insights, RTA initiated a COA, a long-term planning effort building on a decade of prior initiatives and engaging all jurisdictions in its service area. The COA is designed to provide a robust framework for future service delivery and operational efficiency. Key components of the COA include: • Jurisdictional and Community Outreach:…
Riverside Transit Agency Agenda
Board meeting · Feb 4, 2026
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Strategic plan
Apr 23, 2026
182 days before RFP
RTA’s proposed FY27 operating budget includes resources for contracted DAR and GoMicro services.
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The proposed Operating Budget totals $120,441,586. Operations, at 71 percent, constitutes the largest component of the proposed Operating Budget. Maintenance represents another 19 percent of the total. Together, Operations and Maintenance equate to 90 percent of the Agency's Operating Budget. Administrative functions combine for the remaining 10 percent of…
Riverside Transit Agency Short Range Transit Plan 2027-2029
Strategic plan · Apr 23, 2026
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RFP published
Oct 22, 2026
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Key Contacts on this RFP

Decision makers connected to this RFP from Riverside Transit Agency.

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Kristin WarsinskiChief Executive Officer

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Charles R. RamirezChief Financial Officer

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