RFP for Statewide Farebox Upgrade Project
Dept. of TransportationConnecticut#37324
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is issuing an RFP for a statewide farebox upgrade project. The solicitation seeks a contractor to deliver an integrated electronic fare collection system for all fixed-route bus services in Connecticut. The system must support electronic payment processing, data collection, distribution, and secure transmission. A pre-proposal meeting was held on July 8, 2026. Questions were accepted until October 2, 2026. The RFP includes multiple addenda that update submission requirements, pricing schedules, and response deadlines. The project is expected to be implemented in phases across all fixed-route bus routes.
Overview
- Due
- Nov 18, 2026
- Time stated in bid documents
- Nov 18, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
- Submission
- Documents analyzed
- 1
Scope of work
- Support contactless payment, mobile ticketing, and smart card integration
- Ensure compliance with ADA, FTA, and state cybersecurity standards
- Provide 3-year post-deployment support and maintenance
Steps to Bid
- 1
Attend the pre-proposal meeting (held on July 8, 2026) or review the attendee list in Addendum 2. was Jul 8, 2026, 1:00 PM
This date has passed — confirm eligibility with the agency before bidding.
- 2
Submit questions to the RFP contact by October 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. was Oct 2, 2026, 3:00 PM
This date has passed — confirm eligibility with the agency before bidding.
- 3
Prepare and submit the complete proposal package by November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. by Nov 18, 2026, 2:00 PM
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Submission
NAICS
541512
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Project details
The new system, at a minimum, shall consist of integrated fareboxes capable of accepting electronic fare payments, distributing, collecting, and processing fare data. The successful contractor shall ensure compliance with state transit standards, accessibility requirements, and cybersecurity protocols.
Key dates
- Pre-bid meeting
- Jul 8, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Time
- Bids due
- Nov 18, 2026
Documents
- 37324_Oct_30_26_solicitation_doc.pdf5 pages
Contact
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