Sound TransitIssuing agency·Washington·via a public procurement portalSound Transit
ORCA On-Call Transit Fare Collection and Payment Industry Consulting Services
RP 0157-26
Closing Date: 10/21/2026 03:00:00 PM PT
Detail:
Sound Transit is requesting Proposals from firms to provide consulting services such as research, advice, and leading industry practice recommendations regarding the fare collection and the payment industry. The full scope of work is attached as Exhibit B, Scope of Work.
Proposals are due on October 21th at 3:00 PM, local time, as shown in the Anticipated Schedule section of the RFP.
The term of the contract will be for four (4) years. At Sound Transit’s sole discretion, the contract may be extended for three (3) additional two (2) year term(s).
Proposers are encouraged to attend a pre-proposal meeting to discuss this RFP, the Consultant selection process and schedule, Scope of Work, and contract terms. The time, date, and virtual meeting link are specified in the Anticipated Schedule section of the RFP.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ASSOCIATED DOCUMENT(S) FOR FURTHER DETAILS - THANK YOU.
RP 0157-26
No. 2 (Addendum No. 1)
Detail:
Addendum No. 1 to this RFP has been posted and is available for download and review.
RP 0157-26
No. 1 (Pre-Proposal Meeting Presentation and Attendance List)
Detail:
Sound Transit's pre-proposal meeting presentation and list of attendees has been uploaded and is available for review.
Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/236791361936359?p=fuBD5AzWxDdqUjwyst
To join by phone: +1 206-485-1387. Conference ID: 975 771 838#
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A surety’s written statement that it expects to bond you up to a stated amount, subject to final underwriting. It’s what an agency asks to see before they take your bid seriously.
Source: Sound Transit (solicitation 41787728), retrieved via a public procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.