- Org
- Multnomah
- Type
- RFI
- Title
- Transit Service in Rural Multnomah County
- Number
- RFI-35-2027
- Source
- MULTNOMAH_CO
- Status
- Open
- Event Id
- 1439201
- Open Str
- 9/25/2026, 8:00 AM PDT
- Pdf Text
- 25 September 2026
Transit Service in Rural Multnomah County
Passenger transport from rural areas of Multnomah County to/from the urban area & TriMet network. Both
Door-Door and small group shuttle services.
25 September 2026
Open 9/25/2026, 8:00 AM PDT Type Request for Information (RFI)
Close 10/14/2026, 4:00 PM PDT Number RFI-35-2027
Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 10/14/2026, 4:00 PM PDT
25 September 2026
Contacts
Tessa Godat
tessa.godat@multco.us
Phone +1 503-988-7535 ext. 87535
25 September 2026
Commodity Codes
Commodity Code Description
78110100 Passenger transport
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Description
IMPORTANT: Suppliers who do not currently have access to the Multco Marketplace Supplier Portal will need to
complete the "MMP Supplier Access Request Form". The MMP Supplier Access Request form should be completed
no fewer than 5 days prior to the Sourcing Event closing date to allow the County sufficient time to review your
request.
INTRODUCTION
Multnomah County (County) seeks information from firms that are interested in providing transit service in rural
Multnomah County. Information gathered as a result of this Request for Information (RFI) may assist the County in a
potential future solicitation and provide the County knowledge of available services or products in the market place.
There shall be no monetary exchange or contract resulting from this RFI. The County, at its sole discretion, may ask
follow-up questions or seek clarification of information provided by any or all qualified respondents.
BACKGROUND
Since 2020, Multnomah County has provided rural transit services that are funded by the Statewide Transportation
Improvement Fund (STIF) program. STIF funding supports access to jobs, improved mobility, congestion relief, and
reduced greenhouse gas emissions across Oregon. Approximately $50,000 per year has historically been provided for
this service.
The purpose of this service is to provide transit connections for rural residents of Multnomah County. Priority is given
to the elderly, disabled, and those who do not have access to a vehicle who are:
* Traveling within the rural area of Multnomah County;
* Traveling to or from rural Multnomah County and the TriMet service area; and
* Traveling from rural Multnomah County to destinations in adjacent parts of Columbia, Washington and
Clackamas counties.
POTENTIAL SCOPE OF PROJECT
Multnomah County seeks responses from firms interested in providing one or both of the following two services:
Demand-Response and Group Service. A provider does NOT need to provide both services to respond to this RFI.
Demand-Response Service
Door-to-door (or door-to-transit stop) demand-response (aka ‘dial-a-ride’) service serving rural Multnomah County
(generally areas of Multnomah County outside of but adjacent to the TriMet service area). Minimum of weekday
service; possibility of weekend service. Trip volume has ranged from 0 to 6 rides per month, but the County would like
to partner with a transit provider interested in growing this service.
Group Service
Group Service consists of regularly scheduled group trips to a common destination such as a community center or
supermarket. Groups may consist of 3-8 riders and may include people who are wheelchair users, have mobility
issues or other special needs. While most riders will be picked up at a common location, the shuttle may deviate to
pick up riders at home if prescheduled. The anticipated frequency of service would be up to 4 trips per month, with
trips lasting approximately 3 hours not counting deadhead time.
Considerations for Both Services:
• Transportation is open to anyone, with priority given to riders who are elderly, disabled, or do not have access
to a vehicle.
• While most riders are ambulatory, providers must have the ability to serve riders with mobility or special needs
(elderly, disabled, cannot transfer to fixed-route transit, etc.).
• Providers must be able to transport wheelchair users without transferring out of the chair.
• All trips will either start or end within Multnomah County. If there is travel outside of Multnomah County, there
may be limits placed on trip length.
• Map of the rural service area is highlighted in green and included on the Buyer Attachments page.
CONFIDENTIALITY
If your submission has confidential information, read over the CONFIDENTIALITY statement in the Prerequisites
section and then upload the information for those questions marked confidential as a PDF to the Supplier Attachment
section.
SUBMITTED MATERIALS PROPERTY OF COUNTY
All materials submitted for any portion of this Request for Information shall become the property of the County, and will
not be returned to respondents.
Required to View Event
Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
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1. Proposer/Bidder agrees to receive all correspondence electronically and are responsible for keeping their
supplier portal updated with current contact information.
2. CONFIDENTIALITY - Please read the statutory requirements in the prerequisite link.
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Buyer Attachments
1. How to Complete and Submit a Response to a Sourcing Event - MMP Supplier Guide
2. Transit Service Areas.pdf
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1.1: Demand-Response Service Questions
Instructions: Please complete questions below if you are interested in, or have experience with
Demand-Response transit/trips.
1.1.1 1.1 Describe your company's interest in, experience with, and capacity to provide
demand-response service in a primarily rural area
1.1.2 1.2 Tell us about how your company schedules rides. What options are available for people to
schedule a ride? What lead times are necessary? What hours and days of the week do you have
the capacity to provide rides?
1.1.3 1.3 Does your company anticipate any geographical or trip length restrictions of which the County
should be aware?
1.1.4 1.4 Please identify any potential problems or risks the County may encounter in providing this
service or implementing the solution, along with suggestions to mitigate potential problems or
reduce risk.
1.1.5 1.5 How does your company ensure a sufficient driver pool to fulfill requests for rural trips?
1.1.6 1.6 Is there other information you would like to share in order for us to develop a successful
service?
Group 2.1: Scheduled Group Service Questions
Instructions: Please complete questions below if you are interested in, or have experience with Scheduled
Group Service transit/trips.
2.1.1 2.1 Describe your company’s interest in and capacity to provide small group shuttle services in a
primarily rural area.
2.1.2 2.2 Provide examples of small-group trips that your company does or could provide. Include the
typical number of riders in a trip, the typical one-way distance of trips, and what assistance is
offered to riders.
2.1.3 2.3 What measures does your company use to define a successful group trip service?
2.1.4 2.4 Please identify any potential problems or risks the County may encounter in providing the
service or implementing the solution, along with suggestions to mitigate potential problems or
reduce risk.
2.1.5 2.5 Is there other information that you would like to share in order for us to develop a successful
service?
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
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- Close Str
- 10/19/2026, 4:00 PM PDT
- Contact Name
- Tessa Godat
- Description
- Passenger transport from rural areas of Multnomah County to/from the urban area & TriMet network. Both Door-Door and small group shuttle services.
- Contact Email
- tessa.godat@multco.us
- Sci Docs Fetched
- Yes
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