EOI -Operate the Valley Bus Society Persons with Mobility Issues Transit

EOI -Operate the Valley Bus Society Persons with Mobility Issues Transit Project Description :The Valley Bus Society (VBS), supported by Town of Drumheller, operates a transit service for persons with mobility issues including seniors, the service also provides medical charters to Calgary, Red Deer and Medicine Hat medical facilities. The Valley Bus Society is a registered non-profit organization ran by an independent board elected by VBS membership. Funding is generated by user fees, advertising, donations, contributions from the Town of Drumheller and other fund-raising activities. VBS is seeking a transit provider to take on operation of the paratransit services, under the overall guidance of the VBS board. Transportation services are offered 45 hours per week (8am – 5pm), Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. The third-party provider is to provide the following services: - Daily, in-town transportation for individuals to attend daytime programming, personal appointments or social outings to community events or outings to parks and green spaces with the community - Out of town trips for clients to attend medical appointments in Calgary, Red Deer or Medicine Hat. The successful provider will manage all functions related to delivering and managing paratransit services in the Drumheller valley. This includes, but is not limited to, health and safety, staffing, dispatching, invoicing, vehicle inspections and maintenance, advertising coordination and information