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Redwood Coast Transit Authority (RCTA), located in Crescent City, California, is seeking individuals or firms to provide Executive Director Services. The RFP is available at: https://redwoodcoasttransit.org/about-rcta/procurement/. Proposals are due May 5, 2026 via email to dlouie@hansonbridgett.com by 5:00pm PDT.
(posted April 7, 2026)
MTA NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT (NON-CONSTRUCTION)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
SSE #: R34262
DUE DATE: 9/08/2026
TITLE: Purchase 2,390 Subway Cars (Base 1,140 cars + Option 1,250 cars)
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), acting on the behalf of the New York City Transit (hereinafter the “Authority” or “NYCT”), a public benefit corporation organized under the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York (“NYS”), hereby invites firms to provide proposals for the design, furnishing and delivery of 1140 Cars (the “Base Order”) with an Option to order up to an additional 1250 Cars (the “Option Order”), for the New York City Transit System “A” Division. As detailed in the RFP Overview and Proposal Procedures, both the Base Order and Option Orders have multiple split scenarios consisting of different configurations/combinations of Closed End Cars (the “R262”) and Open Gangway Cars (the “R262OG”). The Contractor will provide all design, engineering, testing, manufacturing, delivery, warranty, training, spare parts, tools, diagnostics test equipment and other services as necessary.
Info for the above solicitation(s) can be found on https://www.mta.info/doing-business-with-us/procurement/new-york-city-transit.
(posted March 24, 2026)
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT CONSTRUCTION BIDS
BLUE LINE LAKE ST/MIDTOWN STATION RENOVATION
The Metropolitan Council intends to solicit sealed bids for the construction of the Metro Transit Blue Line Lake Street/Midtown Station renovation project located at 2310 East Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The station serves METRO Blue Line Light Rail Transit on an aerial platform.
The Invitation for Bids is anticipated to be issued in April 2026 for a Spring 2027 construction start. Please check the Council’s Contracting Opportunities Page at metrocouncil.org/About-Us/What-We-Do/DoingBusiness/Contracting-Opportunities.aspx for updated information and to sign up for email alerts.
This federally-funded project is a major renovation of the Blue Line aerial station, and the scope includes:
- Removing the existing partial canopy and attached overhead catenary system, platform shelters, elevators, escalators, and stair enclosures;
- Reconstructing a new canopy, reinstalling the overhead catenary system, platform amenities, new elevators, and new, widened outdoor staircases; and
- Construction of a new exterior pedestrian ramp and interior operational facility; and
- All associated civil, landscape, structural, mechanical, electrical, systems, temporary traffic work, associated testing, and certification to support the project.
Questions may be directed to:
Kim Ruedy, IFB Administrator
kimberley.ruedy@metc.state.mn.us
(posted March 23, 2026)
THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NY & NJ
REQUEST FOR INDUSTRY FEEDBACK
The Port Authority will accept the electronic submission of responses via Bonfire only. Please refer to the solicitation document for specific submission instructions.
SOLICITATION #6000003227 – Request for Industry Feedback – AirTrain JFK New Vehicle Procurement Program (the “AirTrain JFK Program”).
DESCRIPTION: Questions Due Date is 3/16/2026. Refer to RFI document.
RESPONSE DUE DATE: 03/30/2026
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority), in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, businesses will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and no businesses will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, or disability in consideration for an award.
The solicitation document is available on-line at https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/business-opportunities/solicitations-advertisements/alternate-project-delivery.html.
Addenda to the Bid, if any, will be available on Bonfire and The Port Authority website. Monitor the advertisement on these sites to ensure your awareness of any changes. If you have any technical problems accessing the documents online, email us at bids@panynj.gov or call us at (212) 435-4600 for assistance.
(posted March 9, 2026)
ANN ARBOR AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 2026-11 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE NEW YPSILANTI TRANSIT CENTER (YTC)
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA or TheRide) seeks proposals from qualified Construction Management (CM) firms who can provide CM services related to the construction of a new Bus Transit Center located on Pearl Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
Submittals MUST be uploaded by Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST
A non-mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference Call will be held: February 26, 2026, at 3:00 pm ET Via Zoom:https://theride-org.zoom.us/j/88502624686
Proposals for this RFP must be uploaded to the online system, BidNet Direct at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn
Users must register with BidNet Direct to access the web site. BidNet Direct offers multiple Vendor Registration plans: The Search Only Access plan is free; the Automatic Email Notification plans have an annual fee.
For assistance in registering, submitting questions and requests for clarification on the platform, downloading and uploading proposals and documents, and the like, please call BidNet’s Vendor Support at 800-835-4603, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
(posted February 21, 2026)
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
LEGAL NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ON-BOARD BUS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY FOR CTTRANSIT DIVISIONS
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (“CTDOT”) is seeking proposals from qualified specialty vendors to develop, execute, administer and analyze an on-board customer satisfaction surveys of all fixed bus routes in the CTtransit system, as outlined in the Request for Proposal’s scope of work. Parties interested in providing these services must have a proven track record of excellent work on survey design and administration, market research, statistical analysis and report development.
The services provided shall be in accordance with the policies, standards, and procedures established by CTDOT, the U.S. Department of Transportation (Federal Transit Administration) regulations, and the State of Connecticut General Statutes and Regulations.
The Request for Proposal documents, including instructions to submit your proposal, will be available on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 on the CTSource Bid Board web site at https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard and search for solicitation #34596.
An electronic copy in PDF formant of the proposal is required and must be submitted to dot.transit@ct.gov and received by 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Wednesday, April 8, 2026. In addition, one (1) original and five (5) paper copies of the proposal are required and must be either postmarked by, or, if hand delivered, received by 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Mailed copies are to be sent to State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, Attention: Matthew Tyksinski, Office of Transit & Ridesharing, P.O. Box 317546, Newington, CT 06131-7546. Proposals received after this time and date will be returned unopened. Hand-delivered copies are to be delivered to the Security Desk at CTDOT Headquarters, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut.
CTDOT will execute an Agreement with the successful proposer. The initial Agreement period will be for three (3) years, with the possibility of one time one (1) year extension exercisable by CTDOT solely in its discretion, for a potential maximum term of four (4) years.
Please be advised that no Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goals have been assigned for these projects.
All firms/entities are advised that one copy of OPM Form 1, State of Connecticut “Campaign Contribution Certification”, is to be completed (at the time of Contract execution) for those contracts having an anticipated total value to the State of more than fifty thousand ($50,000) in a calendar or fiscal year. CTDOT will not shortlist or select a prospective firm/entity without this affidavit(s). The affidavit form can be found at the Office of Policy and Management web site at: https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/Fin-PSA/Forms/Ethics-Forms
CTDOT reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all proposals.
(posted February 5, 2026)
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
MORONGO BASIN TRANSIT AUTHORITY (BASIN TRANSIT/MBTA)
RFP 26-01
JANUARY 21, 2026
The purpose of this joint procurement is to procure Transit and Paratransit vehicles of various types for the solicitation on behalf of the Basin Transit/MBTA and other participants in the joint procurement. Only those agencies that are listed in Appendix C of the RFP will have the ability to purchase or assign vehicles through this contract and the agencies have provided their needs for the term of the contract. Following contract award, the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (“CalACT”) shall provide contract administration activities related to the joint procurement. However, the resulting Contract may only be modified or amended by written action of MBTA.
A Pre-Proposal Meeting shall be held virtually on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10 am. This meeting shall be held virtually, (Zoom). Please contact the contracting officer (joe@basin-transit.com) for access. The Pre-Proposal meeting is for Proposing Parties only and not intended for subcontractor or supplier attendance.
Specifically, the Agency is requesting proposals and pricing for the following types of buses: Cutaways, mobility standard and low floor vans, medium duty rear engine buses. All documents and updates to the solicitation will be posted on Basin Transit’s website Bids & Proposals – Basin Transit. Please contact the contracting officer at joe@basin-transit.com if there are any issues accessing the documents.
(posted January 23, 2026)
ST. CLOUD METROPOLITAN TRANSIT COMMISSION
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SOLUTION
The St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission (DBA – Metro Bus) located at 665 Franklin Ave. N.E. St. Cloud, MN. 56304 is requesting proposals from qualified vendors for the provision of an integrated enterprise financial management solution to support finance, AR/AP, fixed assets, grant administration, contract management and other business related functions. The proposed solution will either replace or fully integrate with existing systems to meet Metro Bus’s operational and federal and state reporting requirements.
Proposals in accordance with the specifications of the RFP will be received in the office of Metro Bus until Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 2:00 p.m. CT. Late proposals will not be considered.
A copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) and all supporting documentation may be obtained from the Metro Bus website at: https://www.ridemetrobus.com/business-metro-bus/ or by contacting: Gary Korneck, Procurement Manager: gkorneck@stcloudmtc.com.
(posted January 21, 2026)
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is advertising Invitations for Bids for large-scale materials contracts. These contracts include Overhead Contact System (OCS) Poles, Long Welded Rail, Monobloc Concrete Ties, Ballast, OCS Components, and Fiber Optic Cables.
Please be advised that Monobloc Concrete Ties, and Ballast are currently available for bid. The remaining material procurements will be released in Quarter 1, 2026. An industry review period is currently running for Fiber Optics Cables from January 20 through February 13, 2026. That event can be found here https://caleprocure.ca.gov/event/2665/IR25-01.
Bid deadlines are fast approaching. Please visit the Authority’s website at Procurement of High-Speed Rail Materials – California High Speed Rail (www.hsr.ca.gov/business-opportunities/procurements/architectural-engineering-and-capital-contracts/procurement-of-high-speed-rail-materials/) for information on these exciting contract opportunities and to download the available procurement documents.
(posted January 20, 2026)