Ben Franklin Transit
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51 buying signals are open at Ben Franklin Transit. See all of them free.
- Riders Requesting Better Audible Stop Announcements
- The board approved the guaranteed maximum price for the Facilities Maintenance Building (FAC0023). The final GMP was $8,239,480, with owner contingency authority of $505,520, and the project was already underway under a progressive design-build with Bouten Construction and Wenaha Group. BFT also flagged a pending shoreline permit and a phased approach, which makes this a live construction and follow-on services opportunity.
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Ben Franklin Transit: Riders Requesting Better Audible Stop Announcements
Riders have formally requested more consistent and earlier audible announcements for fixed-route sto...
Ben Franklin Transit approved the guaranteed maximum price for the Facilities Maintenance Building (FAC0023). The final GMP was $8,239,480, with owner contingency authority of $505,520, and the project was already underway under a progressive design-build with Bouten Construction and Wenaha Group. BFT also flagged a pending shoreline permit and a phased approach, which makes this a live construction and follow-on services opportunity.
Progressive design-build transit maintenance facility GMP approved, opening follow-on engineering su...
Ben Franklin Transit: CAN minutes said BFT decided to eliminate the downtown transit center in Kennewick in favor of revamping the 22nd Ave facility. Gabe Martin said he would follow up with David on downtown Pasco bus stop locations and service frequency. This is not a procurement yet, but it is a network redesign signal that can lead to planning, design, or customer-information work.
CAN minutes said BFT decided to eliminate the downtown transit center in Kennewick in favor of revamping the 22nd Ave facility. Gabe Martin said he would follow up with David on downtown Pasco bus stop locations and service frequency. This is not a procurement yet, but it is a network redesign signal that can lead to planning, design, or customer-information work.
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- How do I become an approved vendor for Ben Franklin Transit?
- Start by reviewing Ben Franklin Transit's procurement guidelines and vendor registration. As a public authority in WA, they maintain an approved vendor list. There are 30 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
- How do I win a contract with Ben Franklin Transit?
- Small purchases under WA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Transportation (340), Capital Projects (169), and Information Technology (89), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
- Where does Ben Franklin Transit publish RFPs?
- Ben Franklin Transit publishes formal RFPs on its official website and WA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 201 solicitations from Ben Franklin Transit. The most active RFP sectors are Transportation, Capital Projects, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at Ben Franklin Transit?
- At Ben Franklin Transit, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Transit Planning, Executive Office / Board of Directors, Facilities Maintenance, Rideshare & On-Demand Transportation, and Transit Operations. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 30 decision-makers at Ben Franklin Transit.
- What does Ben Franklin Transit spend the most on?
- Based on 633 tracked contracts, Ben Franklin Transit spends most on Transportation (340), Capital Projects (169), Information Technology (89), Public Safety (20), and Administration & Finance (15). Contract types include FACILITIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, INSURANCE, and UTILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are Ben Franklin Transit's current vendors?
- Ben Franklin Transit currently works with vendors including CONTRACT # 1574 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BUILDING (FAC0023), CONTRACT #1563 VEHICLE SERVICE PIT UPGRADES, TEAMSTERS UNION, DEPT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS -DCP, GAME INC, BOUTEN CONSTRUCTION, DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRIES, WESTERN CONF OF TEAMSTERS PENSION TRUST, COLEMAN OIL COMPANY LLC, and UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE LP. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, INSURANCE, and UTILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
- How many active solicitations does Ben Franklin Transit have?
- Ben Franklin Transit currently has 201 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Transportation (340), Capital Projects (169), and Information Technology (89). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, WA's state portal, and other sources.
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