Merx #RFP-2025-PVMD-621

Metrolinx Solicitation for PRESTO Card Supply, Manufacturing, and Personalization Services

Metrolinx is initiating a major procurement for the supply, manufacturing, personalization, packaging, and distribution of PRESTO Cards and related fare media in Southern Ontario, Canada. - Government Buyer: - Metrolinx (Ontario government agency) - Headquarters: 20 Bay Street, 20th Floor, Toronto, Ontario - Products/Services Requested: - PRESTO Card manufacturing, personalization, packaging, and distribution - PRESTO Payments product mix includes: - PRESTO Card - PRESTO Contactless - PRESTO in Mobile Wallet - PRESTO Ticket - PRESTO E-Tickets - Paper Tickets - New personalization features required: - Photo cards - Barcode/QR code support - Faster, more cost-effective artwork customization - Support for equity-based fare programs (low-income, support persons, students, employees) - Rate cards for each PRESTO card service - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Five-year contract term with five optional one-year extensions - NDA required before release of tender documents - Electronic submission via MetrolinxMERX EBS - No specific OEMs or part numbers identified in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Southern Ontario, Canada (Metrolinx service area) - Metrolinx Headquarters, Toronto, Ontario

Description

Metrolinx is soliciting proposals for the supply of PRESTO Cards, including manufacturing, personalization, packaging, and distribution. The contract will cover current PRESTO Card services and introduce new personalization features such as photo cards, barcode/QR codes, and enhanced artwork customization. The contract term is expected to be 5 years with five optional one-year extensions. An executed NDA is required before release of tender documents, and submissions must be made electronically via MetrolinxMERX EBS.

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