Bus Shelters

Solicitation 2026-BusShelter-004 is an Invitation to Bid issued by the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) in Louisiana for the procurement of bus stop shelters. The scope of work includes the delivery of modular shelters equipped with 8-foot perforated metal benches, 20-gallon pole-mounted trash receptacles, and 25 solar lighting systems featuring 8-watt LED fixtures and 80w roof-mounted panels with a five-day autonomous operation minimum. All units must be delivered in knockdown and unassembled condition, FOB destination, with a preferred delivery window of twelve weeks following the purchase order. CATS also retains the option to purchase up to 25 additional shelters over the following two years at the initial bid price, subject to a maximum 5% total price increase. The contract mandates strict adherence to federal and local standards, including 100% compliance with Buy America and Build America Buy America requirements, 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and various AWS and ASTM A-36 steel specifications. Bidders must provide a bid guarantee of 5% of the bid price and maintain commercial general liability insurance with a combined single limit of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal is set at 10% of the total contract price. Award will be granted to the most responsible and responsive bidder. The deadline for submission is November 16, 2026, at 10:00 am CDT, with payment terms set at Net 30 after receipt of an approved invoice.