Intercity Bus Operators Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
VerifiedCONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Issue Date: October 1st, 2026
Questions Due: October 23rd, 2026
Responses to Vendor Questions Published: November 2nd, 2026
Proposals Due: November 30th, 2026
Proposal Review: December 1st, 2026 – January 15th, 2027
Contract Negotiations: January 16th, 2027 – February 28th, 2027
Begin Service: April 1st, 2027
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority
DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Pennsylvania is seeking a vendor to provide intercity bus (ICB) operator services. The selected operator will provide and maintain all vehicles and equipment required to deliver the approved service and ensure that vehicles used in revenue service meet applicable federal and state requirements, including standards for accessibility, safety, age, condition, cleanliness, reliability, and passenger amenities.
The operator will run the service according to the contracted schedule and requirements; obtain and maintain all required operating authorities, permits, licenses, approvals, and insurance; and perform preventive and corrective vehicle maintenance. The operator must maintain adequate spare and backup equipment to support service continuity, as well as required operational, financial, passenger, and performance records. Responsibilities also include submitting accurate invoices and program reports, coordinating interline ticketing and connections where applicable, maintaining access to terminals and other approved intermodal facilities, and working with local transit authorities and transportation providers along the awarded route.
The service is expected to be accessible, safe, clean, reliable, and customer-focused. Questions must be submitted by October 23, 2026, and proposals are due November 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due November 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 23, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $5,950,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority. The work is located in York, Pennsylvania, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Established intercity or public transportation operator
- Experience managing scheduled passenger bus services and intermodal connections
- Fleet ownership or access to compliant, accessible, and well-maintained vehicles
- Capability to manage permits, operating authority, insurance, safety, and regulatory compliance
- Proven preventive and corrective fleet maintenance programs
- Strong operational reporting, invoicing, and service continuity capabilities
- Experience coordinating with transit authorities and transportation providers
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