6-8 RFP 2026-170 Fare Collection System Public Proposal Opening.pdf

This is a public notice document issued by the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (Mountain Line) announcing a proposal public opening for RFP 2026-170 Fare Collection System. Mountain Line is seeking a comprehensive, modern electronic fare collection solution designed to improve rider experience, minimize vehicle dwell times, support multiple fare media types, and provide operational flexibility. The system must be secure, scalable, cloud-native, and based on open architecture principles to facilitate future enhancements and integrations. The proposal public opening is scheduled for February 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM Arizona time, with participation available via Zoom meeting link (Meeting ID: 823 6524 3542, Passcode: 792493). All questions regarding the RFP should be directed to purchasing@naipta.az.gov.

The requested fare collection system must support both closed-loop and open-loop fare payments and demonstrate reliable operation in both online and offline environments. Additional details regarding pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, and other specific requirements are not included in this public notice; interested vendors should contact the Purchasing and Contracts Officer, Heather Higgins, at the provided email address for complete RFP documentation and specifications.