AI Overview

A non-binding proposal is sought for operating a 2026 pilot summer shuttle bus service targeting visitors while welcoming local use, aiming to provide consistent, quality service that promotes economic development through tourism.

Basic Information

Reference Number

00004864341

Issuing Organization

Town of Drumheller

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

AB-2026-00252

Title

Pilot Summer Shuttle Bus Operator

Source ID

SCRIBE

Details

Location

Alberta

Purchase Type

Not Stated

Dates

Publication

2026/01/16 11:48:00 AM EST

Closing Date

2026/02/10 04:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Lana Phillips

destinationdevelopment@traveldrumheller.com

Description

Travel Drumheller invites qualified Proponents to submit a non-binding proposal to operate the 2026 pilot summer shuttle bus service (the ”pilot”) within Drumheller. The pilot will target visitors, with local use of the service welcomed. The goal of the pilot is to provide a consistent, quality service that promotes economic development through tourism and supports future adoption of transportation options in the community. The pilot is one component of the Valley Connect project which is intended to provide information to explore future transportation options within the Valley. The other component is the completion of a Transit Feasibility Study. Both components are moving forward concurrently, thus communications and community engagement will be coordinated. Travel Drumheller is a not-for-profit organization, providing destination marketing/ management for the Drumheller area. They are leading the implementation of the Destination Development Plan (DDP) – the regional tourism plan. Valley Connect is one of the actions identified in the DDP.

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