Request for Proposals for Sandy Area Metro (SAM) Operations

The City of Sandy Transit Department, known as Sandy Area Metro (SAM) is requesting proposals from a qualified firm that can demonstrate competency and experience in providing public transportation services.

The objective of requesting proposals is for the City to contract with a firm that can offer public transportation operation services, including but not limited to managerial staff, dispatch, drivers, maintenance coordinators and bus washers/utility workers. 

Funding for this project will come from USDOT Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants, administered by the Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon Statewide Improvement Funds (STIF), a local tax and fares. Proposals are being solicited from consultants who have experience related to public transportation services. 

Submittals will be accepted by SAM until 1:00 PM PMT, February 19, 2025 at the Sandy Operations Center, 16610 Champion Way Sandy, Or  97055. Submittals may be mailed or hand delivered, 4 copies are required. The complete Request for Proposals is available at SAM’s website (www.ci.sandy.or.us/transit) as well as the City of Sandy’s website (https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/rfps) after January 9, 2025. The RFP can also be obtained via email request at npayne@ci.sandy.or.us.

Notice to all proposers is hereby provided, that in accordance with State of Oregon and Federal laws, SAM will ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) are afforded full opportunity to submit offers and responses to this solicitation, and to participate in any contract consummated pursuant to this notice. Compliance with Federal and State laws on Equal Employment Opportunity will also be asserted in consideration for the award of this contract. As an equal opportunity employer, City of Sandy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.