RFP for Statewide Farebox Upgrade Project

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is soliciting proposals for the Statewide Farebox Upgrade Project (RFP No. 37324) to provide an all-encompassing farebox equipment solution for fixed-route bus services throughout Connecticut. The required system must feature integrated fareboxes capable of electronic fare payment, distribution, collection, and processing. Key deliverables include 690 validating fareboxes, 100 non-registering fareboxes, garage computer systems, vaulting stations, and a Farebox Central Data System (FCDS) with hosted operations and cloud infrastructure. The contract term is set for an initial five-year period, with a three-year warranty required for both hardware and software. Proposers must submit a technical proposal, limited to 35 pages, and a separate, sealed price proposal. The technical submission must include firm identification, project team details, and experience, while the price schedule must cover base orders, optional orders, and fixed costs. Due to various addenda, the final proposal submission deadline is October 7, 2026. Contractors are required to be registered to do business in Connecticut and must provide a Campaign Contribution Certification for contracts exceeding $50,000. The project involves rigorous testing requirements, including factory acceptance and post-installation testing, and requires the submission of detailed installation, security, and training plans to ensure compliance with CTDOT, U.S. DOT, and Connecticut state regulations.