RFP P49262 Procurement of an Access Control System

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is seeking proposals for RFP P49262, a comprehensive procurement of an Access Control System designed to modernize and secure physical access across approximately 1,034 doors and gates at various operational sites including transit stations, police precincts, cash handling facilities, headquarters, rail yards, and bus garages. The procurement requires a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) access control solution with robust enterprise architecture capabilities, emphasizing cybersecurity, system integration, and scalability. Proposing firms must demonstrate proven experience in designing, implementing, replacing, and supporting physical access control systems. A virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a question submission deadline of April 23, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. The final proposal submission is due May 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., to be delivered to MARTA's Annex Building in Atlanta. The proposed contract will have a five-year term with potential for system expansion and phased implementation, and requires integration with existing systems including Genetec Security Center, Oracle Cloud Human Resources database, and Honeywell Fire Protection systems.

The procurement includes a 5% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, encouraging minority and small business involvement in the project. As a federally funded procurement, the project will require compliance with Buy America requirements and Department of Homeland Security guidelines. The access control system must provide comprehensive solution components including hardware, software, licenses, installation, verification, training, and maintenance across the five-base contract years. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the RFP includes a Price Proposal Form with line items for various system components. Potential respondents must be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities for enterprise-level integration, cybersecurity protocols, and scalable access management solutions. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Rashaunda Williams, Contract Specialist III, who can be reached at (404) 848-4101 or rwilliams8@itsmarta.com for additional information and clarifications about the RFP requirements.