Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is seeking proposals for bus stop real-time arrival display signage and push-button annunciators. The goal is to improve the rider experience by providing real-time passenger information. Proposals are due electronically by August 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The contract will be a fixed-price contract for a term of five years. Evaluation will be based on technical criteria, experience, price, and proposal quality, with an award on a best-value basis. CATA is not liable for costs incurred prior to contract signing. All proposals become CATA property and may be subject to disclosure.
Proposals must be submitted via email by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on August 19, 2026. emails must be received by 11:00 a. m. eastern time on august 19, 2026.
Invoices will be paid within 30 days from receipt of a proper invoice. invoices will be paid within 30 days from receipt of a proper invoice.
Contractor unconditionally guarantees the quality of its work and warrants all work, services, and equipment will meet or exceed CATA's requirements. contractor unconditionally guarantees that the quality of its work and warrants all work, services, and equipment it performs andor provides under the contract will meet or exceed catas requirements and expectations.
Proposals will be evaluated on a best value basis, considering technical criteria, experience qualifications, price, and proposal quality. cata will evaluate proposal criteria on a best value basis which considers both price and the above technical factorsto determine the offer that is most advantageous and presents cata with the best overall value.
Proposals must include the firm's principal qualifications, length of time in business, resumes of key individuals, and three company references. he proposal must include the firms principle qualifications to communicate its ability to successfully complete the scope of work, include firms length of time in business and include firms certificate of insurance.
A pre-proposal meeting is not applicable. ii preproposal meeting not applicable.
Written questions are due by July 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. written questions due to cata: july 10, 2026 @11: 00 a. m. eastern time
Failure to attach required documents will cause the submission to be declared nonresponsive. Late proposals may not be considered unless an independent event outside the respondent's control caused the delay. failure to attach the required documents will cause your submission to be declared nonresponsive.
