CITY OF RIPON SHARED-RIDE TAXI SERVICE

The City of Ripon is seeking a qualified contractor to provide a door‑to‑door, demand‑responsive, shared‑ride taxi service within the city limits and a one‑mile radius. The service must operate seven days a week, include accessible vehicles for disabled passengers, maintain a dispatch system, keep detailed trip and maintenance logs, and comply with federal and state transportation regulations. The contract term is two years (January 1 2027 – December 31 2028) with three one‑year renewal options. The award is estimated for early October 2026, and proposals are due September 21 2026. The solicitation is funded in part by a $126,819 federal grant. • Service area: City of Ripon + 1 mi buffer • Required fleet: ADA‑accessible taxis, dispatch communications, driver training records • Contract length: 2 years base + three 1‑year options • Funding: Federal grant plus local funds (total contract value not disclosed) • Submission: Email to [email protected]; no public opening • Evaluation: Technical factors and price; award estimated 10/6/2026