268-20250818091045 Jackson

The City of Jackson, Mississippi has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP#2025-02) for an Automated Fare Collection System, seeking a comprehensive solution for fixed route, paratransit, and future micro-transit services. The procurement involves the complete design, implementation, integration, testing, and deployment of a new fare collection system, including all necessary software and hardware components. Contractors must provide a proven and secure operating system that can support the city's transit operations, with a requirement to deliver supporting technology infrastructure and comprehensive training for city personnel. The proposal is due on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 3:30 P.M. CST, with submissions to be made to the City Clerk at City Hall, located at 219 South President Street in Jackson. The contract term is specified as ten (10) years, indicating a long-term strategic investment in the city's transit technology infrastructure. Bidders are required to submit proposals in triplicate and cannot withdraw their bid within 90 days after the opening date.

The City of Jackson has emphasized non-discrimination and equal business opportunity in this procurement, specifically encouraging participation from minority and women-owned business enterprises. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) are guaranteed maximum participation opportunities, and all bidders must submit a completed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan. Non-resident bidders are required to attach their home state's bid preference laws or provide a letter stating no such laws exist. Electronic bids will be accepted through Central Bidding, and the city reserves the right to reject any and all submitted proposals. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the system and the ten-year contract term suggest a significant investment in transit technology infrastructure. The procurement appears to be open to qualified technology vendors with expertise in automated fare collection systems, transit technology integration, and comprehensive support services.