Commuter Bus Transportation

The U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is seeking local vendors within a 100-mile radius of the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) to provide commuter bus transportation services. The services will include commuter routes, charter services, and call-out services. The vendor must provide all equipment, transportation, personnel, facilities, material, management, and services necessary to operate and maintain reliable on-time, uninterrupted commuter route services between points within the NNSS, the greater Las Vegas, NV area, and other locations as required. The vendor must also provide charter services to locations within Nevada and potentially other neighboring states. The motor coaches must meet specific requirements, including being manufactured and maintained in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, having a minimum of four video monitors, and being equipped with internal public address systems, digital video disc players, and Wi-Fi services. The vendor must also have a written Management Plan describing their overall approach to the utilization of resources for achieving successful performance of this subcontract. Some key requirements for the vendor include: • Providing all equipment, transportation, personnel, facilities, material, management, and services necessary to operate and maintain reliable on-time, uninterrupted commuter route services • Ensuring all drivers hold a current commercial driver's license and current medical examination • Maintaining a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) or equivalent from the Nevada Transportation Authority • Providing a two-way communication system for the dispatch function and communication with the motor coaches • Ensuring the motor coaches are manufactured and maintained in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards • Providing an emergency evacuation contingency plan for approval and implementation