Bid #2026-RFP-035. Central Ohio Transit Authority, Columbus, Ohio. Mainstream On-Demand is COTA’s non-ADA “alternative paratransit” option. It provides direct, nonstop rides to anywhere in COTA’s service area with as little. Due Jul 10 (4 weeks left).
Mainstream On-Demand is COTA’s non-ADA “alternative paratransit” option. It provides direct, nonstop rides to anywhere in COTA’s service area with as little as one hour advance notice. Customer fares are based on miles traveled. The service is only available to Mainstream-eligible customers. COTA does not provide a fleet or facility for the operation of this service. The Contractor solution must be full-service and provide vehicles, drivers, and all operational management. The Contractor must also propose a complete, comprehensive software solution for the operation of the service. COTA is interested in balancing per-trip costs with on-time performance, response time, and customer service while complying with all local, state, and federal requirements. The service parameters and contractor requirements are described in the attached Scope.
Central Ohio Transit Authority issued this it and technology opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, referenced as solicitation number 2026-RFP-035. It was published on June 8, 2026, and responses are due by July 10, 2026.
Central Ohio Transit Authority in Columbus, Ohio is using this solicitation to procure technology work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a technology solicitation in Ohio 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.
Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Ohio so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for Central Ohio Transit Authority's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 10, 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. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Central Ohio Transit Authority should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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