Recreation Programs and Special Event Transportation Services
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Request for Proposals Open: August 3rd, 2026
Deadline to Submit Questions/Clarifications: September 4th, 2026, 12:00 PM
City Deadline to Respond to Questions: September 11th, 2026
Proposal Deadline: September 18th, 2026, 3:00 PM
City Review Proposals: September 2026
Oral Interviews (if recommended): October 2026
Negotiate Agreement: October/November 2026
Award of Contract: November/December 2026
Contract starts: January 2027
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
City of Malibu
DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Malibu, California seeks a contractor to provide recreation program and special event transportation services. The contractor will deliver safe, reliable, and fully ADA-compliant fleet solutions with professional drivers trained to support residents and visitors.
Services will include transportation for city special events within Malibu, programming outside city limits, and specialized bus services for recreational and cultural programs managed by the community services department. Shuttle operations will support large-scale, city-sponsored events along the Pacific Coast Highway corridor as well as excursions and other organized community programs.
The contractor will provide and maintain the required vehicles, including 15-passenger, 20-passenger, and 24-passenger vehicles or motorcoaches, or comparable vehicle capacities. All questions must be submitted by September 4, 2026, and proposals are due September 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due September 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 4, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by City of Malibu. The work is located in Malibu, California, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Transportation provider experienced in municipal and community event shuttle operations
- Fleet operator with ADA-compliant vehicles ranging from 15 to 24 passengers or comparable capacity
- Professional driver workforce trained in passenger assistance and public-facing service
- Demonstrated experience supporting recreational, cultural, and large-scale special events
- Strong vehicle maintenance, safety, scheduling, and dispatch capabilities
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