Description
This contract calls for a county‑wide non‑emergency transportation service for senior citizens, providing origin‑to‑destination rides that may include wheelchair access, personal care attendants, and up to three guests per passenger. The contractor must meet strict driver background, vehicle maintenance, and insurance requirements, and bill the County on a mileage‑based rate with additional fees for no‑shows, extra riders, and certain deadhead trips. The solicitation was open to full and open competition, with the award ultimately not issued due to lack of bids.
• Service scope: contracted rides for Sedgwick County Aging program, priority to SCT customers, 20‑minute pick‑up window.
• Compensation: $2.00 per mile (minimum $2.00 for ≤1 mi), $2.00 no‑show fee, $2.00 per extra rider, $10.00 deadhead surcharge on specified routes.
• Requirements: ≥3 years relevant experience, KBI & DMV background checks ≤3 years, vehicle inspections, driver drug‑and‑alcohol testing pool, $300k auto liability, $1M general liability insurance.