26-022 - Request for Information (RFI) - Microtransit and Paratransit Operations and Technology Solutions

Skagit Transit is soliciting information through RFI-26-022 to evaluate the current market landscape for microtransit and paratransit services that include integrated scheduling and dispatch technology along with a rider-facing mobile application. This request is part of preparatory market research to inform a future formal procurement process and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract. Respondents are encouraged to include operators, technology vendors, or firms that can deliver operational services, technology solutions, or a combination of both, either independently or through partnerships. The goal is to better understand industry capabilities, service delivery models, technological offerings, and associated cost structures to ensure the upcoming RFP is robust, realistic, and aligned with contemporary standards and innovations. The RFI was posted on August 4, 2026, and responses are due by September 1, 2026, at 9:00 PM Pacific Time. The solicitation is open to all qualified entities regardless of size or structure, with no set-aside provisions in place. All responses should be directed to Sarah Yeckley at Skagit Transit in Washington State, and no physical place of performance is specified, as this is purely an information-gathering effort. While no NAICS code or organization type is designated, interested parties are expected to clearly articulate their expertise and offerings related to on-demand transit services and supporting technology platforms. Further details are available through the BeaconBid portal linked in the solicitation.