METRO Regional Transit Authority Opengov #2026-07

Bus Stop Shelters and Solar Lighting for METRO RTA

This opportunity seeks vendors to provide bus stop shelters and solar lighting for the METRO RTA in Akron, Ohio. - Government Buyer: - METRO Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Planning, Akron, Ohio - Products/Services Requested: - Fabrication, delivery, and installation of bus stop shelters (approx. 4x8 ft and 5x8 ft, barrel roof design) - Anti-vagrancy benches to be installed with shelters - Solar-powered lighting systems with high-efficiency LED fixtures, photovoltaic panels, and battery storage - All items must be modular, scalable, and allow for efficient future part replacement - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Shelters must use corrosion-resistant materials (powder-coated steel or aluminum) and tempered, shatter-resistant glass - All designs must comply with ADA accessibility and local codes - Lighting systems must be vandal-resistant, tamper-proof, and provide dusk-to-dawn operation - Modular design for efficient manufacturing and maintenance - Liquidated damages apply for late completion

Description

METRO RTA is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide bus shelters and related amenities including anti-vagrancy benches and solar-powered lighting systems to improve rider safety, comfort, and sustainability. The work includes fabrication and delivery of durable shelters made from corrosion-resistant materials with tempered glass panels, standardized sizes, and ADA compliance. Solar lighting systems must use high-efficiency LED fixtures powered by photovoltaic panels with battery storage for reliable dusk-to-dawn operation. The project aims for modular, scalable designs for efficient manufacturing and maintenance.

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