closed🌐 Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)2026-RFP-035
COTA Non-ADA "Alternative" Paratransit Service
Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) / 7200- Operations- Mobility Services
Description
Mainstream On-Demand is COTA’s non-ADA “alternative paratransit” option. It provides direct, nonstop rides to anywhere in COTA’s service area with as little as one hour advance notice. Customer fares are based on miles traveled. The service is only available to Mainstream-eligible customers. COTA does not provide a fleet or facility for the operation of this service. The Contractor solution must be full-service and provide vehicles, drivers, and all operational management. The Contractor must also propose a complete, comprehensive software solution for the operation of the service. COTA is interested in balancing per-trip costs with on-time performance, response time, and customer service while complying with all local, state, and federal requirements. The service parameters and contractor requirements are described in the attached Scope.
Documents (9)?
- Download📎 2fe7fb1e-e7e7-45bf-8c5e-421a46071f82_Supplemental_-_COTA-Accessibility-Guide.pdfapplication/pdf · 1.7 MB
- Download📎 2ffafd6f-122c-469e-85c3-fdac6193d569_Supplemental_-_Mainstream_On-Demand_Data_2022-2025_YTD.xlsxapplication/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet · 18 KB
- Download📎 547d45c4-6316-4abb-af1a-b9722037add2_Supplemental_-_Mainstream_On-Demand_Rider_Tips.pdfapplication/pdf · 238 KB
- Download📎 5bc44c2c-0f95-489e-bae4-be36e39066b7_Pricing_Sheet_(NonADA_Mainstream_O-D).xlsxapplication/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet · 12 KB
- Download📎 91ac5c60-15ab-462d-958f-e1e55a5133e5_Supplemental_-_Mainstream_On-Demand_FAQ.pdfapplication/pdf · 76 KB
- Download📎 9ad687af-9212-48f4-a970-6f6a0c186167_2027_Mainstream_On-Demand_Scope_of_Work_FINAL.docxapplication/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document · 52 KB
- Download📎 e2d3c7f4-40b3-4137-9fb2-fc8c817ba258_Supplemental_-_Incentive_and_Disincentive_History.xlsxapplication/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet · 263 KB
- Download📎 e575e0f5-5f15-40fc-8e4a-e13e3786c4fb_Supplemental_-_Mainstream_On-Demand_Fare_Scale.pdfapplication/pdf · 37 KB
- Download📎 project_document_snapshot.pdfapplication/pdf · 505 KB
Details?
- Posted
- Jun 8, 2026
- Response deadline
- Jul 10, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Status
- closed
- Buyer
- Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
- Department
- 7200- Operations- Mobility Services
- Jurisdiction
- Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
- Reference #
- 2026-RFP-035
- Summary
- Mainstream On-Demand is COTA’s non-ADA “alternative paratransit” option. It provides direct, nonstop rides to anywhere in COTA’s service area with as little as one hour adva
- Government Code
- cota
- Government Organization City
- Columbus
- Government Organization State
- OH
- Government Organization Website
- https://www.cota.com/
- Government Organization Zip Code
- 43215
- Government Organization Address1
- 33 N. High Street
- Government Organization Country Code
- US
Contact
(614)228-1776
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