Adams National Historical Park trolley transportat

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for commercial services to operate a seasonal visitor transportation service using two National Park Service-owned buses (trolleys) at the ADAM National Historical Park. The contractor will be responsible for operating the trolleys, providing all maintenance, repair, and storage for the vehicles.

• Operate trolleys five days a week (Wednesday-Sunday) from May 1 to October 31, 2026.

• Trolley operating hours: 9:10 am to 5:10 pm daily, with a 30-minute lunch break.

• Provide all maintenance, repair, and storage for the two NPS-owned trolleys.

• Drivers must possess a Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License Class "A" with a passenger endorsement and a current U.S. DOT physical card.

• Drivers must meet minimum physical standards as per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.

• Offerors must demonstrate understanding of Federal guidelines and policies.

• Offerors must have a Substance Abuse Policy compliant with Federal Transit Administration regulations.

• Offerors must demonstrate capability to develop driver training strategies.

• Store trolleys during both performance and non-performance periods for a total of 12 months.

• Contract type: Firm fixed-price, time and material.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (FY26) and Option Year 1 (FY27).

• Specific dates for Base Year: May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027.

• Specific dates for Option Year 1: May 1, 2027 - April 30, 2028.

• NAICS Code: 485999 (All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation).

• Small Business Size Standard: $19M.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to mari_tolleson@ios.doi.gov.

• Award will be made to the offeror providing the lowest price offer that meets technical specifications and prior experience.

• Evaluation factors include: Technical Experience/Project Management, Past Performance, and Price.

• Offerors must provide evidence of successful completion of at least three similar projects within the last three years.

• Offerors must provide a fixed hourly rate for labor categories (Service Coordinator, Shuttle Bus Driver, Trolley Cleaning, Preventative Maintenance, Mechanical Repair) and a fixed daily rate for trolley storage.

• Offerors must provide a fixed price for insurance for two drivers.

• Materials will be billed at actual cost.

• Key deadlines: Offer Due Date is April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT.

• This is a Full and Open solicitation.

• All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR clauses and provisions incorporated by reference.

• Attachments include: Scope of Work, Maintenance Schedule, Trolley Driver Log, Trolley Inspection Sheet, Quote Schedules, Trolley Route Map, Trolley Photos, and Wage Determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing schedule for the "Trolley Service FY26, Base Year Adams National Historical Park" solicitation. It outlines the required line items for which offerors must provide pricing.

• Solicitation Number: Not explicitly stated, but linked to "Trolley Service FY26, Base Year".
• Project Title: Trolley Service FY26, Base Year Adams National Historical Park.
• Pricing Structure: Includes "Firm Fixed Price" and "Time & Materials" sections.
• Firm Fixed Price Items:
  • Service Coordinator (04/26/26 - 11/01/26)
  • Shuttle Bus Driver (05/01/26 - 10/31/26)
  • Trolley Storage for 2 Trolleys (05/01/26 - 10/31/26)
  • Preventative Maintenance & Cleaning (05/01/26 - 10/31/26)
  • Monthly Insurance for 2 Drivers (05/01/26 - 10/31/26)
  • Off Season Storage (11/1/26 - 4/30/27)
  • Vehicle Liability Insurance (5/01/26 - 4/30/27)
• Time & Materials Items:
  • Fuel (60 miles per day for 135 days)
  • Mechanical Maintenance (Labor & Materials, not to exceed $20,000.00)
  • Charter Orders (Hourly Rate, not to exceed $56,320.00)
• Profit & Overhead: 10% Profit and 15% Overhead are to be applied to Daily Rates.
• Total Estimated Value: $76,320.00 (based on Time & Materials lines).

Offerors must submit pricing for all line items in accordance with the instructions. Failure to do so may result in an unacceptable quote. Bidders need to provide unit prices and extended totals for unit-priced items, and total prices for lump-sum items. For Time & Materials items, specific hourly rates and markups are required, adhering to FAR 52.216-31, with specified not-to-exceed amounts.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide a seasonal visitor transportation service using two National Park Service (NPS)-owned buses (trolleys) for Adams National Historical Park in Quincy, Massachusetts. The service aims to alleviate traffic and parking congestion while connecting key park sites.

• Operate and maintain two NPS-owned ADA-compliant trolleys.

• Provide all drivers, fuel, maintenance, repair, and secure storage for the trolleys.

• Operate the trolley service five days a week (Wednesday-Sunday) from May 1 to October 31, 2026, from 9:10 am to 5:10 pm.

• Provide daily circuit transportation between the Visitor Center (1250 Hancock Street), Adams' Birthplaces (133-141 Franklin Street), and Old House (135 Adams Street) with 45-minute headways.

• Operate trolleys for special events and charter orders as requested by NPS.

• Ensure drivers possess a valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License Class "B" with passenger endorsement and a current U.S. DOT physical card.

• Maintain trolleys in clean, safe, and operating condition, including daily and bi-weekly cleaning, and preventative maintenance as per the schedule.

• Provide a Service Coordinator as the primary contractor representative.

• Trolleys must complete circuits every 45 minutes.

• Drivers must be courteous, tactful, and maintain a professional appearance.

• Adherence to all safety and inspection requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and other relevant regulations.

• Monthly reporting required, including fuel receipts, mileage, passenger counts, trolleys out of service, successful/unsuccessful wheelchair loadings, accidents, late/missed trips, repeat maintenance, and visitor complaints/commendations.

• Service Period: May 1 – October 31, 2026.

• Storage and Maintenance: Year-round (12 months).

• Location: Adams National Historical Park, Quincy, Massachusetts.

• Contractor must provide drivers, fuel, maintenance equipment, and storage facilities.

• NPS trolleys are owned by the government; contractor cannot sublease or use for non-NPS charters.

• Contractor is responsible for damage to NPS trolleys due to fault.

• Drivers must meet specific age, licensing, physical, and background check requirements.

• Contractor must comply with substance abuse policies and maintain driver record systems.

• NPS reserves the right to remove any driver deemed incompetent.

• Contractor must submit an accident and emergency-response plan.

• Contractor must provide a 24-hour emergency telephone number.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing pricing details for Option Year 1 (FY27) of the Trolley Service for Adams National Historical Park. It outlines the required format for submitting quotes, including pricing for all line items.

• Solicitation Number: Not explicitly stated in the provided text, but implied to be associated with the opportunity.
• Project Title: Trolley Service FY26, Opt Yr 1 FY27 Adams National Historical Park.
• Pricing Structure: The document details Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time & Materials (T&M) line items.
  • FFP Items: Include Service Coordinator, Shuttle Bus Driver, Trolley Storage, Preventative Maintenance & Cleaning, Monthly Insurance, and Off-Season Storage. Specific durations and quantities are provided for some items.
  • T&M Items: Include Fuel, Mechanical Maintenance (not to exceed $20,000.00), and Charter Orders (not to exceed $19,200.00). For T&M items, bidders must provide hourly rates and material markups in accordance with FAR 52.216-31.
• Calculations: Bidders must provide unit prices and extended total prices for unit-priced items. In case of calculation errors, the unit price governs for extended prices, and corrected amounts govern for summations. Totals and extended prices should be rounded to whole dollars.

This pricing sheet is critical for bidders to understand the cost structure and specific line items for which they need to provide quotes for Option Year 1. It dictates how pricing should be presented, including the required adherence to FAR clauses for Time & Materials items and the maximum allowable costs for certain services. Failure to conform to these requirements may result in an unacceptable quote.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a maintenance schedule for Adams NPS Trolley Service. It outlines a comprehensive list of tasks to be performed on various components of the trolleys, categorized by frequency (Daily, Weekly, and mileage intervals up to 100,000 miles).

• Tasks: Detailed maintenance actions for engine, transmission, cooling system, fuel system, steering, suspension, brakes, electrical systems, driveline, HVAC, doors, and air systems.
• Frequency: Tasks are scheduled based on daily checks, weekly intervals, and specific mileage milestones (e.g., 1,000, 3,000, 6,000, etc., up to 100,000 miles).
• Key/Legend: Page 4 provides a key that maps numerical categories to specific systems (e.g., 1. Engine, 2. Transmission, 3. Cooling system, etc.).

This schedule is crucial for bidders to understand the expected maintenance requirements for the trolleys. It details the scope of work related to ongoing maintenance and upkeep, which may be a significant part of a contract. Bidders should review this schedule to assess their capability to perform these maintenance tasks, estimate resource needs, and understand the operational demands associated with maintaining the trolley fleet.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a log template for trolley drivers operating within Adams National Historical Park. It is intended to be used for tracking daily operations, including mileage, run times, and passenger counts.

• Date: Field to record the date of operation.
• Driver: Field for the driver's name.
• Trolley #: Selection for the specific trolley used (59 or 60).
• Mileage: Fields for starting and ending mileage, with a calculation for total miles driven.
• Run Schedule: A detailed schedule outlining departure times from Visitor Center, Birthplaces, and Old House for 11 scheduled runs.
• Lunch Break: Designated times for lunch breaks.
• Final Stop: Indication of the final stop of the day.
• Daily Totals: Sections to sum up visitor center, birthplaces, and old house counts.
• Notes: A section for recording additional relevant information such as wheelchair numbers, fuel status, maintenance needs, or special events.

This log template provides insight into the operational details and expected daily activities for trolley drivers at the park. Bidders may use this information to understand the scope of services, the expected frequency of routes, and the type of data collection required for potential transportation services at the park.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheet for buses or vehicles. It serves as a checklist for drivers to ensure the vehicle is safe and in proper working order before and after operation.

• Checklist Items: Includes a comprehensive list of vehicle components to inspect, such as belts/hoses, tires/lug nuts, lights, brakes, wipers, A/C, heater, defroster, fire extinguisher, and more.
• Defect Marking: Drivers are instructed to mark 'X' if an item is defective.
• Defect Description: A section is provided to describe any defects found and offer brief explanations or comments.
• Wear and Tear Definitions: The document defines both 'Normal wear and tear' (e.g., minor scratches, small door scuffs) and 'Abnormal wear and tear' (e.g., deep scratches, cracked paint, rust) to standardize assessments.

While this document is an inspection sheet, its inclusion suggests that the opportunity may involve vehicle maintenance, operation, or fleet management. Bidders should note the detailed inspection requirements and the definitions of wear and tear, as these may inform performance standards, reporting, or maintenance expectations within the scope of the overall opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, Wage Determination (No. 2015-4047, Revision No. 32) applicable to the Service Contract Act. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in specific counties and towns within Massachusetts.

• Geographic Applicability: Lists counties (Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk) and specific towns within Massachusetts where this wage determination applies.
• Occupational Codes and Titles: Provides a comprehensive list of job classifications with corresponding codes.
• Wage Rates: Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each listed occupation.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing (details not provided in this excerpt).
• Executive Orders: Mentions applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage adjustments).
• Special Provisions: Includes notes on Health & Welfare benefits, Vacation, and Holidays.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed.

This document is crucial for any bidder on a federal contract subject to the Service Contract Act within the specified geographic areas. It establishes the minimum labor costs (wages and potentially fringe benefits) that must be paid to employees performing contract work. Bidders must factor these rates into their proposals to ensure compliance and accurate cost estimation. It also details requirements for paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides photographic references of trolleys relevant to the opportunity. It includes images of the Adams Trolley and a specific 16-passenger shuttle.

• Image 1: Adams Trolley Side Profile
• Image 2: Adams Trolley
• Image 3: Adams Trolley
• Image 4: Adams Trolley
• Image 5: Adams Trolley Interior
• Image 6: Adams Trolley Interior
• Image 7: Adams Trolley Interior
• Image 8: Adams 16 Passenger Shuttle (for substitution only)

These photos serve as visual aids to help bidders understand the type and specifications of trolleys required or being considered for the opportunity. Image 8 specifically notes the 16-passenger shuttle is for substitution purposes, indicating potential flexibility or specific requirements regarding trolley capacity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a map detailing the trolley route for Adams National Historical Park. It outlines the specific stops along the route.

• Stop 1: Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center, 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169
• Stop 2: Birthplaces of Presidents John and John Quincy Adams, 133-141 Franklin Street, Quincy, MA 02169
• Stop 3: Old House at Peace field, 135 Adams Street, Quincy, MA 02169
• Stop 4: Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center, 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169

This map is likely an attachment to a solicitation or SOW related to transportation services or park operations. Bidders should review this map to understand the geographical scope and specific locations relevant to the opportunity.