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

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RFI-26-022State & Local

Submission Closed09/01/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 485119

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City of Virginia Beach

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Solicitation # NSF 26-510

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National Science Foundation

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Solicitation # ARMC126-ARMC-6235

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Notice of Intent to Participate Canoe. This is not a RFP or Tender

Solicitation # TTACanoeNotice2026

The Tidal (Kings) Transit Authority has issued a Notice of Intent to participate in the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada, signaling its intention to engage in procurements facilitated through the Province of Nova Scotia and Procurement Canada. This notice is not a request for proposals or a formal tender but serves as an annual announcement to inform potential suppliers of the authority’s participation in collaborative buying initiatives. Suppliers are directed to the Nova Scotia Procurement Portal for the most accurate and updated tender documents, including any amendments that may not be reflected in notices published on CanadaBuys, and should be aware that third-party platforms may require registration or fees to access or submit responses. The solicitation number for this notice is TTACanoeNotice2026, posted on March 17, 2026, with a response deadline of March 31, 2027. The contracting authority is the Kings Transit Authority under the Government of Canada, and inquiries can be directed to John Saunders, Contracting Authority, via [email hidden]. No cost is associated with acquiring documents, and while the notice acknowledges the use of CanadaBuys as a public platform, all official documentation and updates must be retrieved from the provincial procurement portal. Participation details, including contract duration, are contained within the linked tender documents and subject to the terms of the Canoe Procurement Group’s framework.

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Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District

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10 months ago

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AI Contract Overview

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.

General Info

Skagit Transit seeks market info on microtransit and paratransit tech solutions by September 1, 2026, for future procurement planning.

Agency

Washington → Skagit Transit

NAICS

485119 - Other Urban Transit Systems

Place of Performance

WA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

26-022 Microtransit and Paratransit Operations and Technology Solutions RFI

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 4

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineSep 1

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/01/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyWashington → Skagit Transit

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWA, USA

Organization / AgencyWashington → Skagit Transit

Office AddressWA, USA

Contacts

Sarah Yeckley

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Full Description

Skagit Transit is conducting market research to inform the potential future procurement of contracted microtransit and paratransit operations, supported by integrated scheduling and dispatch technology and a rider-facing mobile application. The purpose of this RFI is to gain a clearer understanding of current industry capabilities, service delivery models, technology solutions, and cost structures prior to development of a formal Request for Proposals (RFP). Skagit Transit welcomes responses from operators, technology vendors, and firms capable of providing either or both operational and technology components, whether independently or in partnership with other firms.