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Eastern Wake Microtransit Operations

TOWN OF WENDELLIssuing agency·North Carolina·via the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal

38days left

Due Nov 16, 2026·Posted Oct 5, 2026

AI takeaways

The Town of Wendell is procuring microtransit service operations in Eastern Wake County, NC, through an RFP.
Proposals are due November 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on October 14, 2026.
The estimated annual budget for the alternative case is not to exceed $1.3 Million.
The selected firm will design, implement, and fully operate a dynamic on-demand microtransit service replacing the existing SmartRide NE system.
The service area includes Knightdale, Wendell, Zebulon, and unincorporated areas of Eastern Wake County, with operations beginning July 1, 2027.
The procurement method is Request for Proposals (RFP).
Requirement: Insurance — Minimum limits include General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability $1,000,000 CSL, Commercial Excess/Umbrella Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation Statutory Limits, and Employer's Liability $500,000 per occurrence.

Pre-bid: Oct 14
Est. value: not to exceed $1.3…
Method: RFP
Documents: 1 file

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7c94b743-bdc0-f111-aaae-001dd8084fd9

677-PL27-01

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What this bid is asking for

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Submit a proposal to design, implement, and fully operate a dynamic on-demand microtransit service in Eastern Wake County.
Provide a turnkey operational strategy including all labor, capital, technology, and administrative capacity.
Include a base case budget for 11,000 annual operating hours and an alternative case budget not to exceed $1.3 Million.
Demonstrate ability to provide a ride-hailing mobile app, vehicle fleet (including wheelchair-accessible vehicles), and comprehensive data reporting.

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Estimated value: not to exceed $1.3 Million

Posted Scope of Work

The Town of Wendell is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit qualified firms to provide microtransit service in Eastern Wake County. Firms are invited to submit proposals for an operational strategy that provides a turnkey approach to implementation. Responses should include all labor, capital, technology, and administrative capacity needed for a successful microtransit service.

Special instructions: *Non-mandatory pre-proposal conference 10/14/2026

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The selected firm will design, implement, and fully operate a dynamic on-demand microtransit service in Eastern Wake County, replacing the existing SmartRide NE system. Responsibilities include providing a ride-hailing mobile app and webpage, leasing and maintaining a vehicle fleet (including wheelchair-accessible vehicles), coordinating with Partner Communities, generating performance data, and ensuring compliance with the Community Funding Area Program. The service must operate Monday through Friday for at least 13 hours per day (6:00 AM to 7:00 PM) as a base case, with an alternative case for extended hours and Saturday service. The firm must also provide branding, marketing, and customer support.

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When is the proposal due?

Monday, November 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Is there a pre-proposal conference?

Yes, a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 1:30 PM.

What is the estimated budget for this project?

The alternative case budget is not to exceed $1.3 Million.

Who is the contact for inquiries?

Kevin C. McCarthy, AICP, Planner III, at kmccarthy@townofwendellnc.gov.

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AI takeaways

The Town of Wendell is procuring microtransit service operations in Eastern Wake County, NC, through an RFP.
Proposals are due November 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on October 14, 2026.
The estimated annual budget for the alternative case is not to exceed $1.3 Million.
The selected firm will design, implement, and fully operate a dynamic on-demand microtransit service replacing the existing SmartRide NE system.
The service area includes Knightdale, Wendell, Zebulon, and unincorporated areas of Eastern Wake County, with operations beginning July 1, 2027.
The procurement method is Request for Proposals (RFP).
Requirement: Insurance — Minimum limits include General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability $1,000,000 CSL, Commercial Excess/Umbrella Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation Statutory Limits, and Employer's Liability $500,000 per occurrence.

Pre-bid: Oct 14
Est. value: not to exceed $1.3…
Method: RFP
Documents: 1 file

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Contact the buyer

Audrey Foster

vendor@nc.govEmail

Location:

North Carolina

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Solicitation

7c94b743-bdc0-f111-aaae-001dd8084fd9

677-PL27-01

Method

RFP

Documents

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What this bid is asking for

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Submit a proposal to design, implement, and fully operate a dynamic on-demand microtransit service in Eastern Wake County.
Provide a turnkey operational strategy including all labor, capital, technology, and administrative capacity.
Include a base case budget for 11,000 annual operating hours and an alternative case budget not to exceed $1.3 Million.
Demonstrate ability to provide a ride-hailing mobile app, vehicle fleet (including wheelchair-accessible vehicles), and comprehensive data reporting.

Requirements

From the documents

Estimated value: not to exceed $1.3 Million

Posted Scope of Work

Special instructions: *Non-mandatory pre-proposal conference 10/14/2026

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

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Questions & answers

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When is the proposal due?

Monday, November 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Is there a pre-proposal conference?

Yes, a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 1:30 PM.

What is the estimated budget for this project?

The alternative case budget is not to exceed $1.3 Million.

Who is the contact for inquiries?

Kevin C. McCarthy, AICP, Planner III, at kmccarthy@townofwendellnc.gov.

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