City of Raleigh Regional Transit Mobile Ticketing RFP 274-TransitMobileTicketing-2026
- Due
- Sep 11, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 14, 2026
- Primary contact
- Patrick Barbour
The 30-second brief
The City of Raleigh is seeking proposals for a regional, account-based fare payment system supporting fixed-route and BRT services. The system includes mobile ticketing, open-loop payments, and hardware integration across participating agencies.
Mobile ticketing, Open-loop payments, Fare validation equipment, Optional Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs), System management and reporting, Integration with existing transit technologies
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Summary
The City of Raleigh is seeking proposals for a regional, account-based fare payment system supporting fixed-route and BRT services. The system includes mobile ticketing, open-loop payments, and hardware integration across participating agencies.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Mobile ticketing
- Open-loop payments
- Fare validation equipment
- Optional Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs)
- System management and reporting
- Integration with existing transit technologies
- Submit to
- Electronic bids are not permitted; submit according to instructions outlined in the attachments.
- Scope location
- Raleigh, NC
- Reported agency
- City of Raleigh
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 11, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Electronic bids are not permitted; submit according to instructions outlined in the attachments.. For questions, contact Patrick Barbour.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Patrick Barbour. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Mobile ticketing, Open-loop payments, Fare validation equipment, Optional Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs), System management and reporting, Integration with existing transit technologies. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Raleigh, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.