Opportunity
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Planet bids #IFB 815161
CapMetro Solicitation for Printing and Delivery of Standard Transit Signs
Posted
May 14, 2026
Respond By
June 22, 2026
Identifier
IFB 815161
NAICS
339950
CapMetro, the public transit authority in Austin, Texas, is seeking vendors for the printing and delivery of a wide range of standard signs used at bus stops, rail stations, and transit facilities. - Government Buyer: - Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro), Procurement Department - Products/Services Requested: - Professional printing and delivery of signage for transit service changes, new shelters, vandalism repairs, special events, and vehicle postings - Sign types and sizes include: - 11 x 17 inch and 8.5 x 11 inch coroplast signs for bus/rail stops - Information Display Unit (IDU) signs in Sizes A (25"x37"), B (21"x31"), C (44"x64"), D (8.75"x35.375") on high impact polystyrene - Bus placards (28"x11"), sandwich boards (24"x36"), strip signs (various sizes), and Dibond signs (17.75"x29") - Delivery timeframes vary by item: 2-3 days, 4-7 days, or 14 days - Order quantities specified in ranges (e.g., 1-15, 16-50, up to 201-600 for some items) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of UV resistant inks and specified materials (coroplast, high impact polystyrene, Dibond) - 8% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal - Vendors must submit pricing for all line items - Award to lowest responsive, responsible bidder - No specific OEMs or proprietary brands are mentioned; the solicitation is open to all qualified commercial print vendors - Place of performance and delivery is Austin, Texas, with primary delivery to CapMetro's facility at 2910 E. 5th Street
Description
CapMetro requires professional printing services for updating signage at bus stops, rail stations, and transit facilities to reflect service changes implemented three times per year. The contract includes one base year with two option years. The scope includes printing for new shelters, stations, vandalism, special events, and inside vehicles to inform customers. Bidders must provide pricing for all line items and submit bids electronically prior to the deadline. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.