Fareboxes for Cutaway Vehicles

The City of Gainesville is seeking bids for the procurement of twenty-five stanchion-mounted fareboxes designed for fare collection on E450 Paratransit Vans operated by the Regional Transit System. The solicitation, titled "Fareboxes for Cutaway Vehicles," was posted on July 1, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for August 5, 2025. The contract is expected to be valued between $50,000 and $150,000 and is managed by the Florida-based RTS Maintenance department. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Daphyne Sesco, who can be reached via email or phone for inquiries. Interested vendors can access additional project details through the provided online portal link. The bid submission process requires vendors to submit various certifications, including federal debarment and suspension certifications, which affirm that the applicant and its principals are eligible to participate in federal transactions and have no recent criminal or civil legal issues that would disqualify them. Additionally, vendors must provide a Florida Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit of Compliance, certifying that their operations do not involve coercive labor practices. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations, ensuring that the selected vendor adheres to legal and safety standards. The overall scope of the contract involves providing reliable, compliant fare collection equipment tailored for paratransit vehicles, supporting the city's efforts to maintain efficient and accessible transit services.