Bus and Non-Revenue Vehicle (NRV) - Bid 815048 - Austin, TX IFB 2026

Bid #815048. Contact: sandra.machado@capmetro.org. Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Austin, Texas. CapMetro will select a Bidder to provide safe and secure towing for its buses, cutaways, cars, trucks, and vans. Services shall include. Due Jun 30 (2 weeks left).

About this solicitation

CapMetro will select a Bidder to provide safe and secure towing for its buses, cutaways, cars, trucks, and vans. Services shall include, but are not limited to, all equipment necessary to secure and transport vehicles and equipment safely. All CapMetro-owned vehicles shall be towed to CapMetro maintenance locations or as otherwise directed by CapMetro Maintenance Management.

Bid summary

Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued this transportation opportunity in Austin, Texas, referenced as solicitation number 815048. It was published on June 1, 2026, and responses are due by June 30, 2026. Questions can be directed to sandra.machado@capmetro.org.

Public procurement context

Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Austin, Texas is using this solicitation to procure transportation work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a transportation solicitation in Texas are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Texas so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this IFB

To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the June 30, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to sandra.machado@capmetro.org before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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