Snohomish County Public Transportation Benefit Area Corporation Procureware #2026-066

Community Transit Seeks Market Information on Bus Stop Lighting Solutions

Community Transit in Snohomish County, WA, is seeking information from the market on innovative bus stop lighting solutions as part of its Bus Stop Lighting Initiative. - Government Buyer: - Community Transit (Snohomish County, WA) - Products/Services Requested: - Solar-powered lighting systems for bus stop poles and transit shelter roofs - Wired lighting systems for bus stops and shelters - Installation, maintenance, and monitoring services for lighting solutions - Requirements and Information Sought: - Emphasis on solar lighting solutions, but wired alternatives are also considered - Details on product components, control systems, durability, warranties, and maintenance - Performance in challenging conditions, especially Pacific Northwest winters - Information on company roles (manufacturer, distributor, installer, maintainer) - Availability through cooperative purchasing contracts - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; all potential suppliers are invited to respond - The RFI is for market research and will inform a future RFP for a pilot program and ongoing standards

Description

Community Transit is conducting market research to identify feasible, cost-effective, and safe solar lighting options that can be mounted to bus stop poles or transit shelter roofs, along with comparable wired solutions where applicable. This Request for Information supports a multi-phase effort including a market scan, development of evaluation methodologies, a pilot study to assess lighting effectiveness and efficiency at local stops, and the establishment of future lighting standards and potential investment strategies based on pilot results. Vendors are encouraged to provide information on their lighting solutions, including company overview, product details, performance, maintenance, and cost ranges. The information gathered will assist in refining requirements for a future Request for Proposal.

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