The entrustment of the performance of the activity of urban and suburban passenger transport on the territory of the City of Požarevac through a public-private partnership with elements of concession

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The City of Požarevac is announcing an open public call for the entrustment of urban and suburban line passenger transport on its territory through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with elements of concession. Concession duration: 10 years. Main CPV code: 60112000 – Public road transport services. Award criterion: Most economically advantageous tender based on the offered price (excluding VAT). Key Requirements for Bidders Bids must be submitted electronically via the Public Procurement Portal of the Republic of Serbia. The bidder (economic operator) must meet the following qualitative selection criteria: Experience Requirement The bidder must have, in the last five years, successfully performed (or is currently performing) public line passenger transport services within a PPP (with or without concession elements) on the territory of at least three local self-government units, of which at least one has more than 50,000 inhabitants. Proof: Reference list with detailed confirmations from contracting authorities (on official forms or equivalent), including contract copies. Human Resources Minimum 2 graduated traffic engineers (at least one in road traffic) 1 person with a certificate of professional competence for managing passenger road transport Minimum 45 bus drivers with valid category D license (held for at least 3 years), CPC qualification card, and valid medical certificates 3 mechanics, 2 locksmiths, 1 auto electrician 1 OSH (occupational safety and health) specialist 1 tachograph workshop technician (or contract with an authorized company) Fleet and Technical Equipment (as of bid opening date) At least 26 vehicles not older than 10 years (based on year of manufacture): 14 buses + 4 reserve buses (minimum 22 seats excluding driver), fully adapted for persons with disabilities 8 minibuses (maximum 22 seats excluding driver) All buses must have air conditioning, illuminated destination boards (front, side, rear), and a GPS-based real-time traffic monitoring system. Vehicles must be uniform in color at the start of operations. Throughout the 10-year contract, the private partner must maintain the fleet with vehicles no older than 10 years by regular replacement. Additional Infrastructure Parking space for at least 26 vehicles in Požarevac (with proper surface, lighting, water/electricity access, and sanitary facilities) Service workshop with minimum 4 hoists (or cooperation contract) Bus station with minimum 5 platforms (ownership, lease, or usage contract) One tow truck and one specialized field service vehicle Quality and Environmental Standards Valid certificates (or equivalent): ISO 9001 (Quality Management) ISO 39001 (Road Traffic Safety) ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) All certificates must be valid on the day of bid opening. Financial Guarantees Bid security: Bank guarantee of 0.1% of the offered value (valid min. 90 days) Performance guarantee: 0.5% of contract value (delivered within 15 days after contract signing) Tender Documentation is available free of charge at: https://jnportal.ujn.gov.rs/ Submission deadline: 60 days from publication (until 14:00 on the 61st day). Bids must be prepared in Serbian language. The entire procedure is conducted in Serbian. This PPP project offers a long-term opportunity for a qualified private partner to operate and modernize the public passenger transport system in the City of Požarevac.