Active SLED Opportunity · NEW YORK · CHEMUNG COUNTY/CITY OF ELMIRA
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Chemung County seeks proposals to operate and manage three transit systems (CTRAN, CEATS, Tri-System). The contract includes operations, maintenance, personnel, and technology use. Pre-proposal meeting on June 11, 2026. Proposals due July 9, 2026.
The purpose of this joint procurement is to acquire transit services from experienced and capable firmsfor the operation and management of Chemung County Transit System (CTRAN), Corning Erwin AreaTransit System (CEATS), and the Steuben County Transit System, hereafter referred to as “TheAgencies,” as “sponsored” bus operations subject to NYSDOT Rules and Regulations part 975,Statewide Mass Transportation Operating Assistance Program. The County of Chemung is the lead agency for the solicitation on behalf of the other participants in the joint procurement. The Agencies seek to maximize the quality of transit service and overall efficiency, and to find an Operator that will assist in creating systems that meet the community's evolving needs.The Agencies are seeking proposers to provide operational services for the three transit systems from the Chemung County Transit Bus Garage and Administration building. This includes providing the maintenance, parts and equipment, hires and provides all necessary personnel, supplies, training and supervision necessary to perform all operations, has the capability to use the necessary technology for the service, preventive maintenance and repair work, keep the buses clean, in good working order in accordance with the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) recommendations and maintain service continuity in accordance with this RFP. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1258.C17373551 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 06/15/2026 05:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Physical Bid Submission **Solicitation Number**: RFP-2886 **Reference Number**: 0000425916 **Pre-Bidding Events**: Event Type: Pre-Proposal Meeting | Attendance: Recommended | Event date: 06/11/2026 10:00 AM EDT | Location: Purchasing Conference Room, 150 Lake Street, Room 308, Elmira, NY 14901. | Event Note: Appointments for a Facility Tour can be made by contacting Chemung County Transit Manager Courtney Dunn at 607-737-5560. Tours will be conducted through June 25, 2026.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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