Alpine Bus Services Trial 2 - Snowy Mountains Bus Service - WS3840454008

RFT ID WS3840454008

RFT Type Request for Proposals

Published 25-Jan-2023

Closes 20-Feb-2023 2:00pm

Category Passenger road transportation

Agency Transport NSW - Corporate

Contact Person

Lachlan Kew
Phone: -
tenders@transport.nsw.gov.au

Tender Details

Following tender reference RFT-10043821 a 12 week bus service trial was undertaken in the Snowy Mountains during the 2022 ski season. TfNSW concluded the trial was successful, and as a result have consulted with stakeholders and listened to customer feedback to plan an expanded trial in 2023.

Transport for NSW invites submission of Proposals for the supply of a bus service trial in 2023 for a period of 16 weeks and including an option to repeat the trial in 2024.

It is a requirement that all respondents hold a current agreement under the Rural & Regional Bus Services Contract (RRBSC) scheme.

Location

NSW Regions: Southern Highlands

RFT Type

Request for Proposals - An invitation for expressions of interest / seeking preliminary proposals. In many cases these may be used as a basis for shortlisting tenderers, along with other criteria such as expertise and experience. Prospective tenderers are initially evaluated for their proposal against the relevant selection criteria. A number of those who best meet the criteria are invited to tender. For complex or some other types of procurement, where the product or service outcomes are highly dependent on the content of the proposals received from Tenderers, the outcome may be negotiated.

Additional Details / Instructions

A briefing will be provided on 8 February 2023 at 2pm on Microsoft Teams. Details are provided in the RFP document.

Conditions for Participation

It is a requirement that all respondents hold a current agreement under the Rural & Regional Bus Services Contract (RRBSC) scheme. The bus operation will leverage the existing prescribed rates established under the RRBSC to engage an experienced and competent bus operator.

Estimated Timeframe for Delivery

16 weeks: 10 June - 1 October 2023