Miscellaneous ITS and Operations Systems Consultant Design Services on an as Needed Basis

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bridges and Tunnels is seeking proposals for Solicitation PSC-25-3077, a comprehensive Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and Operations Systems Consultant Design Services contract. The procurement involves providing complete design services for ITS and operations system device installations, including software development for transportation and operations applications. Contractors will be responsible for developing concept plans for new transportation system installations and upgrading/modifying existing systems across all New York State counties. Key deliverables include detailed design work, software development, and strategic system enhancement plans for transportation infrastructure. The Request for Proposal (RFP) requires extensive technical expertise in transportation systems design and operations. Proposals are due on September 11, 2025, at 3:30 PM, with bid documents available starting August 12, 2025. Interested vendors must first register through the MTA Vendor Portal (www.mymta.info) to obtain a bidder/supplier number and access procurement documents.

The contract includes specific diversity and inclusion goals, with mandatory subcontracting targets for minority-owned (15%), women-owned (15%), and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (6%). There is no specific service-disabled veteran-owned business set-aside for this procurement. Previous similar contracts were awarded to HDR, PBS Engineering, and M & J Engineering within the past five years, suggesting a competitive and established market for these services. The contract term is five years, with a projected budget range between $10 million and $50 million. Potential bidders must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in transportation systems design, software development, and strategic infrastructure planning. While no disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) subcontracting goal is specified, the strong emphasis on minority and women-owned business participation indicates a commitment to diverse vendor engagement. Vendors should carefully review the full solicitation details on the MTA's procurement website to ensure complete compliance with all requirements.