Description
The State of California’s Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a qualified contractor to provide weekday bus transportation for the Santa Barbara Junior Lifeguard program during the 2027 summer season. The contractor must operate two daily routes (West County and East County) servicing approximately 160 children, provide field‑trip shuttles to several coastal beaches, and meet strict schedule and vehicle requirements. The contract runs from mid‑June to the end of July 2027, with a fixed service window and detailed pickup/drop‑off times. Bidders must submit a sealed bid by 2:00 PM on 29 Oct 2026 and comply with small‑business and DVBE preference requirements.
• Daily shuttle service (Monday‑Friday, 10 am‑3 pm) between designated pick‑up locations and Refugio State Beach.
• Additional early‑morning field‑trip transport on specific dates, requiring an extra Type A/B bus on 9 July 2027.
• All labor, buses, drivers (Class B with passenger endorsement), fuel, insurance, and related expenses must be supplied by the contractor.
• Small‑business (5 % price preference) and optional DVBE incentives apply; bids must be valid for 30 days.