STATEWIDE COMMUTER VANPOOL PROGRAM
To secure a vanpool service provider to operate and market a statewide commuter vanpool
program, known as MichiVan. As described in more detail in this RFP, both the costs to be
borne by MDOT and the costs to be borne by the vanpool users will be used to evaluate the cost
effectiveness of each bid.
The cost of the program (as described in this RFP) will be covered by MDOT and user fees. The
contractor is responsible for all costs incurred to deliver the MichiVan program. Capital and
marketing costs (as specifically described in this RFP and as approved by MDOT) are eligible
for reimbursement under the contract. All other costs are the responsibility of the selected
contractor and can be recovered by user fees.
The selected contractor will be required to assume responsibility for all services offered in this
proposal. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, fleet procurement, fleet
maintenance, fleet insurance, organization of vanpools, reporting, and statewide promotion of the
MichiVan Program with assistance to local rideshare offices (LROs).
