The Tri-State Transit Authority
Huntington, WV Doing business as The Transit Authority
- UEI
- RHVPAXXEARE5
- CAGE
- 5QSE6
- Primary NAICS
- Not on record
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- U.S. Government Entity
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 1120 Virginia Ave, Huntington, WV 25704, USA
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application purpose: to provide funds for operating expenses and preventive maintenance.; activities performed: funds… | Federal Transit Administration | $3,201,390 | |
| Application purpose: to provide funds for operating expenses and preventive maintenance.; activities performed: funds… | Federal Transit Administration | $6,353,052 | |
| Application purpose: to provide funds for capital purchases and project administration which are critical to the success… | Federal Transit Administration | $427,593 | |
| Application purpose: to provide funds to replace fareboxes that have exceeded their useful life of more than ten years… | Federal Transit Administration | $1,312,455 | |
| Application purpose: provide funding for capital purchases and project administration which are critical to the… | Federal Transit Administration | $866,884 |
About The Tri-State Transit Authority
The Tri-State Transit Authority, doing business as The Transit Authority, is a U.S. government entity — a West Virginia-based inter-municipal transit authority headquartered in Huntington — that receives formula grants from the Federal Transit Administration to operate regional public transportation and maintain transit infrastructure serving the Huntington metropolitan area across West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.
The Tri-State Transit Authority operates exclusively as a federal grant recipient, not as a federal contractor. All 64 awards in the source represent formula grants from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under three primary programs: the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) for operating expenses and fleet replacement, the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) for capital improvements to bus infrastructure, and the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) for specialized paratransit services and vehicles. The authority acts as the sole prime recipient on all grants; it has no subcontractor footprint, though certain grants name subrecipient pass-through entities such as Cabell County Community Services Organization and Hospice of Huntington to deliver paratransit services to vulnerable populations.
Recent representative work includes a $6.353 million operating-assistance grant awarded January 13, 2026 (completion April 16, 2026) to fund fuel, wages, insurance, utilities, and preventive maintenance; a $1.312 million capital grant (January 7, 2026, completion September 30, 2026) to replace aging fareboxes and install wireless area network infrastructure across the bus fleet; a $427,593 Enhanced Mobility grant (January 12, 2026, completion March 31, 2027) for paratransit vehicle procurement and mobility management; and a $2.5 million bus-purchase grant (June 27, 2024, completion July 30, 2027) for four replacement vehicles to maintain fleet serviceability.
Customer concentration is absolute: 100% of the award portfolio derives from the Federal Transit Administration. Activity has remained modest and sporadic over the past five years — one award in 2022, four in 2023, three in 2024, one in 2025, and three in 2026 — reflecting the cyclical nature of annual and multi-year FTA formula grant cycles. Combined dollars obligated across all 64 grants total $93.8 million. Three awards reach ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months, triggering reapplication or recompete under the FTA's annual and multi-year grant cycles. The authority operates no federal contracts, GWACs, BPAs, or other contract vehicles.
Quick answers
What is The Tri-State Transit Authority's UEI?
The Tri-State Transit Authority's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is RHVPAXXEARE5.
What is The Tri-State Transit Authority's CAGE code?
The Tri-State Transit Authority's CAGE code is 5QSE6.
Where is The Tri-State Transit Authority located?
The Tri-State Transit Authority's physical address in SAM.gov is 1120 Virginia Ave, Huntington, WV 25704, USA.
Is The Tri-State Transit Authority registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. The Tri-State Transit Authority's SAM.gov registration is active through September 28, 2027.
What is The Tri-State Transit Authority's most recent federal award?
The Tri-State Transit Authority's most recent federal grant award is Application purpose: to provide funds for operating expenses and preventive maintenance.; activities performed: funds… (WV2026014), from Federal Transit Administration, on August 21, 2026.
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