The Town of Vail Public Works Department is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to create a transit route optimization plan that conducts a holistic evaluation of the current Town of Vail transit route network's ability to meet current demand, determines the ridership and operational impacts of upcoming events; and provides operational plans for two scenarios. The Town of Vail Colorado is seeking proposals for professional transportation and engineering services to complete the Town of Vail Short Term Transit Route Optimization Plan. The Town of Vail is North America's Premiere International Mountain Resort Community. Vail is located approximately 100 miles west of Denver, CO in the Rocky Mountains and is served by multiple different transit systems. The Town of Vail operates local transit within Vail proper with 7 summer routes and 9 winter routes. These routes serve almost every neighborhood and connect these neighborhoods to the downtown core. The Intown route serves as a downtown circulator facilitating movement through and between the two downtown neighborhoods. These services are utilized by residents, visitors, and employees. The Town of Vail currently operates 33 buses, four of which are battery electric with an additional eight battery electric buses expected to be delivered by the end of 2024. Approximately 2.8 million unlinked passenger trips are taken on the system annually, with roughly 55% on the Intown route. Owner Rights: The Town of Vail reserves the right to reject all or any submittal received as a result of this request, to negotiate with all qualified sources, or to cancel all or part of the RFP. After a priority listing of the final firms or teams is established, the Town of Vail will negotiate a contract with the first priority firm. If negotiations cannot be successfully completed with the first priority firm, negotiations will be formally terminated and will be initiated with the second most qualified firm and, likewise, with the remaining firms. The Town of Vail reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received. May 17, 2024: RFP Questions due at 4:00PM MT The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time
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