Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #274-TransitMobileTicketing-2026
City of Raleigh Regional Transit Fare Payment System Solicitation
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
274-TransitMobileTicketing-2026
NAICS
541512, 541513
The City of Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking proposals for a regional, account-based fare payment system to serve fixed-route and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services across multiple transit agencies. - Government Buyer: - City of Raleigh Transportation/Transit Department - Participating agencies: GoRaleigh, GoTriangle, GoDurham, GoCary - Products and Services Requested: - Regional account-based fare payment system - Mobile ticketing solution - Open-loop payment equipment - Fare validation devices - Optional Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) - System management and reporting tools - Integration with existing transit technologies - Implementation, training, and support services - System configuration, testing, staff training, public launch support - Ongoing maintenance, software updates, customer and agency support - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Must support regional interoperability across multiple transit agencies - Solution must be scalable for future service expansion - Accessibility and security for all riders - Compliance with federal funding provisions - Comprehensive management and reporting capabilities - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; solution providers must offer a complete, integrated system.
Description
The City of Raleigh is seeking proposals for a regional, account-based fare payment system that supports fixed-route and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services. The system must provide mobile ticketing, open-loop payments, fare validation equipment, optional Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs), comprehensive system management and reporting, and integration with existing transit technologies. The solution should support regional interoperability, future service expansion, and offer a seamless, secure, and accessible fare payment experience for riders across participating transit agencies. The solicitation emphasizes accessibility, future scalability, and secure fare payment.