IFB PUR1-24-1031 - MTA Light Rail Fare Card Dispensing Machines

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is soliciting bids for outdoor-rated fare card dispensing machines to be installed on MTA Light Rail station platforms through Invitation for Bid (IFB) PUR1-24-1031. The procurement is for a minimum of 30 dispensing machines, with an option to acquire up to 10 additional units. The machines must be able to vend at least four separate pre-encoded plastic MTA CharmCards, accept major credit/debit cards, and comply with PCI-DSS EMV Levels 2 and 3. The initial unit must be delivered within 30 days for testing, and the remaining units within four months. The contract is for a one-time purchase, with no on-site installation or ongoing credit services included. Bids are due by December 1, 2023 at 2:00pm local time, and the award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the most favorable total bid price.

This solicitation does not have any Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals. It is also not subject to any bonds, living wage, or federal funding compliance requirements. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The existing incumbent(s) or current contractor(s) are not specified, and the available budget range is not provided in the documentation.