Opportunity
Valley Metro Rail Inc. Procureware #2025-RFP-079
Valley Metro Fare Media Printing, Packaging, and Fulfillment Services Solicitation
Posted
March 30, 2026
Respond By
May 08, 2026
Identifier
2025-RFP-079
NAICS
323117, 424120, 493110
Valley Metro is seeking a contractor to provide fare media printing, packaging, and fulfillment services for its public transportation system. - Government Buyer: - Regional Public Transportation Authority and Valley Metro Rail, Inc. (Valley Metro) - Products and Services Requested: - Design, manufacture, and delivery of contactless smart cards for fare media - Design, manufacture, and delivery of retail-wrapped fare media cards - Design, manufacture, and delivery of paper tickets for fare media - Printing, packaging, and distribution services for all fare media consumables - Notable Requirements: - Contract may last up to ten years - Compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements - Evaluation based on technical capability, experience, pricing, and past performance - Adherence to insurance, liability, and compliance provisions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona (Valley Metro service area)
Description
The Regional Public Transportation Authority and Valley Metro Rail, Inc. are soliciting sealed offers for a contract to provide printing, packaging, and distribution of fare media consumables. The contract duration is up to ten years, starting around September 18, 2026. The scope includes designing, manufacturing, and delivering fare media cards such as contactless smart cards, retail-wrapped cards, and paper tickets, with detailed specifications and quality assurance requirements. The procurement is funded by federal, state, and local sources and includes compliance with relevant laws and regulations.