SLED Opportunity · ARIZONA · MARICOPA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
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Maricopa County Public Health seeks Phoenix-area contractors to provide as-needed taxi and shuttle transportation services, including for special needs clients. Multiple contractors will be added to an existing contract. Requirements include licensed vehicles, driver background checks, and drug testing. Electronic quotes due by April 10, 2026.
Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is seeking quotes from Phoenix-area transportation Contractors indicating their interest in entering into a contract to provide transportation services on an as-needed basis within Maricopa County. Taxi or shuttle van service will be the primary need, though service for individuals with special transportation needs will also be included. The County intends to add various contractors to the already established contract and if interested, parties should respond by submitting a quote on the above services. The County reserves the right to add additional contractors, at the County’s sole discretion, in cases where the currently listed contractors are of an insufficient number or skill set to satisfy the County’s needs or to ensure adequate competition on any project or task order work. **Solicitation Type**: QQ - Quick Quote (Informal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2550080.2837793.C21381926 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 04/07/2026 08:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Owner Organization**: Maricppa County **Solicitation Number**: PH RFQ 26-0008 **Reference Number**: 0000415308 **Pricing**: Lump sum **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | No | No | **Questions and Answers**: - Q1 Arrow Right Question: Question #1 RFQ 260008 Would the District be interested in bids from cost-effective alternative transportation solutions utilizing sedans and SUVs as a supplement in cases where transportation needs are most efficiently met by smaller vehicles (e.g. special education, IEP, McKinney Vento, and/or other small group and individual rides) provided on an as-needed basis? - If so, will the District adjust vehicle and/or personnel requirements in cases where the requirements referenced in the RFP are explicitly non-applicable to non-commercial vehicles and personnel if vendors meet and exceed all pertinent criteria as well as all equivalent applicable standards? For example, sedan-based noncommercial transportation generally does not require first aid kits for 10 or fire extinguishers. Arrow Right Answer: Good morning, While we are going to require mostly larger vehicles, this solicitation is specifically for the transportation needs of all clients of Maricopa County Public Health which sometimes need smaller vehicles. Any other needs or requirement will be on other solicitations with other specific requirements. It seems that you are referring to transportation for schools. If that is the case, you would need to look at the solicitation posted by the School Districts. Thanks for the question. 03/23/2026 02:45 PM EDT 03/24/2026 11:11 AM EDT - Q2 Arrow Right Question: Question #2 RFQ 260008 In order to offer the most price-competitive and cost-effective solution, our pricing is not based on a traditional per-day or per-hour bus route model. Instead, pricing consists of a base fee plus a per-mile fee. May proposals reflect this pricing structure so that costs are evaluated appropriately? Arrow Right Answer: Good morning, We will evaluate your proposal however your pricing is structured. Remember that in the needs of the County, price is only part of the evaluation. Thank you. 03/23/2026 02:45 PM EDT 03/24/2026 12:00 PM EDT - Q3 Arrow Right Question: Question #3 RFQ 260008 In order to assist proposers in offering competitive pricing, please provide the following, if available: Current and or previous contractor(s) Current contractor rates Sample invoice(s) Arrow Right Answer: Good morning, We cannot share prices from other vendors, as it would not be appropriate or fair competition. If you are interested, please submit your proposal with your competitive prices and we will evaluate your proposal along the rest of the other proposals, using the same criteria listed in the solicitation. Thank you. 03/23/2026 02:46 PM EDT 03/24/2026 12:00 PM EDT - Q4 Arrow Right Question: Question #4 RFQ 260008 Please provide historical and or estimated information for the following by vehicle type: Monthly ridership Average number of riders per one-way trip Number of one-way trips per month Average mileage per one-way trip Total trip mileage per month Arrow Right Answer: Good day, unfortunately, that information is not available, because of the unpredictability of when the clients need these services. In one month, we can have 2 rides or 15 rides, it all depends on the client's needs. Thank you. 03/23/2026 02:46 PM EDT 03/24/2026 05:15 PM EDT - Q5 Arrow Right Question: TNC As An Option Section 2.10 requires the Contractor to perform certified criminal and motor vehicle background investigations and random drug testing on "all drivers providing service to Maricopa County Public Health," and grants County representatives access to those records. Does this requirement extend to drivers employed or contracted by third-party transportation providers (e.g., taxi companies, TNCs) used by the Contractor to fulfill service? If background check and drug testing requirements do apply to subcontractor or TNC drivers, will the County accept written certification from the Contractor attesting to subcontractor compliance in lieu of direct access to individual driver records maintained by those third parties? Are there specific background check standards (e.g., depth of criminal history search, fingerprinting requirements, lookback period) the County requires, or does the County defer to the Contractor's documented vetting standards provided they are disclosed and consistently applied? Arrow Right Answer: Good morning, Yes, all rules apply to contractors and subcontractors. Yes, the county will accept an attestation form in your proposal with compliance to this requirement. Thank you. 03/23/2026 06:29 PM EDT 03/24/2026 12:00 PM EDT - Q6 Arrow Right Question: Brokerage Model Section 2.0 states that the Contractor is responsible for providing "all labor, materials, vehicles, and any other associated needs." Does the County intend this to require that the Contractor directly own and operate vehicles, or is it acceptable for a Contractor to fulfill this requirement through a managed network of licensed third-party taxi, shuttle, and TNC providers under the Contractor's coordination and quality oversight? The RFQ references taxi and shuttle van service as the primary service types. Is it acceptable for a Contractor to respond as a transportation coordinator or intermediary — dispatching and managing trips through a network of licensed Arizona taxi and TNC operators — rather than as a direct vehicle operator? Arrow Right Answer: Good morning, The company submitting the proposal will need to be responsible for all transportation needs, including third party oversight. As you know it is more complex when a third-party is involved. You can still submit your proposal, and it will be evaluated under the same criteria as all other proposal. Thank you 03/23/2026 06:30 PM EDT 03/24/2026 12:00 PM EDT - Q7 Arrow Right Question: Licensing Requirements Section 2.9 requires all vehicles to be licensed and registered in the State of Arizona and in good standing with ADOT. For Contractors utilizing TNC or taxi network providers, will compliance with this requirement be assessed at the individual vehicle level, the provider/fleet level, or through Contractor certification that all dispatched providers hold valid Arizona licensure? Are there specific ADOT license categories or permit types the County requires for vehicles operating under this contract (e.g., livery, transportation network company, charter)? Arrow Right Answer: Good morning, The insurance requirements are listed on the terms and conditions of the solicitation as well. Those requirements must be met to be eligible to transport our client under this contract. Thank you. 03/23/2026 06:30 PM EDT 03/24/2026 12:00 PM EDT - Q8 Arrow Right Question: Project Scope The RFQ states the County intends to add contractors to an "already established contract." Can the County share the current contract number, the approximate number of contractors currently on the panel, and the approximate annual trip volume or spend to help respondents assess scope? Is there a preferred vehicle type, trip type, or client population that is currently underserved by the existing contractor panel that the County is specifically seeking to address with this solicitation? Arrow Right Answer: Good day, unfortunately, that information is not available, because of the unpredictability of when the clients need these services. In one month, we can have 2 rides or 15 rides, it all depends on the client's needs. Thank you. 03/23/2026 06:31 PM EDT 03/24/2026 05:15 PM EDT - Q9 Arrow Right Question: Drug and Alcohol Testing Regarding the attestation acceptance confirmed in the Q5 response: For Contractors utilizing TNC providers (e.g., Uber, Lyft) as part of their subcontractor network, TNC platforms conduct their own driver screening programs which include background checks, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) reviews — verifying driving history, license validity, and disqualifying violations — and platform-enforced substance-related disqualification policies. Specifically, Uber maintains a zero-tolerance impairment policy and utilizes LabCorp-administered drug testing (screening for multiple substances) triggered by rider complaints, with positive results resulting in permanent account deactivation. Lyft maintains an explicit zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all drivers, with a dedicated 24/7 critical response line for impairment reports and immediate deactivation protocols. In these cases, would the County's accepted attestation form cover the Contractor's certification that all TNC subcontractors maintain and enforce their own platform-level driver compliance standards — including these substance-related screening, testing, and deactivation protocols — in lieu of a Contractor-administered random drug testing program? Additionally is this a hard requirement? Arrow Right Answer: An attestation form will be accepted. Please remember that all contractors are responsible for ensuring all sub-contractors are complying with the terms of the contract, as the terms apply to them as well. Moreover, Uber does not require their drivers to drug test. The testing is required if there are complaints, or another trigger. Source: https://help.uber.com/driving-and-delivering/article/drug-testing?nodeId=c01e8b61-c22a-43f9-bddb-5e4c6d9e614f 04/03/2026 12:24 PM EDT 04/03/2026 12:43 PM EDT - Q10 Arrow Right Question: Place Bid PH RFQ 260008 what type of documents I have t o upload to place a bid : For PH RFQ 260008 Transportation Services. Where Can I find the pricing lis sheet Thanks you, Express One Transportation LLC Mustafa Arbab Arrow Right Answer: Please take the time to read the entire solicitation. We request all the documents to be uploaded as one (1) PDF file. This way all your documents are organized. You must provide the pricing sheet with your bid. 04/03/2026 02:53 PM EDT 04/06/2026 10:54 AM EDT
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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