Request for Proposals

Transit Technology Systems and Intelligent Transportation Solutions

RFP No. 2026-01

Mason Transit Authority (MTA) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for Transit Technology Systems and Intelligent Transportation Solutions to support and enhance MTA’s fixed-route, demand-response, and agency operations. Proposers may submit proposals for individual functional components, multiple components, or a comprehensive integrated solution.

The RFP may include solutions for:

Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)
Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)
Fixed-route and demand-response scheduling
Run cutting and workforce management
Driver management and mobile data terminals
Automated voice and visual passenger information systems
Automatic passenger counters
Real-time passenger information and rider alerts
Reporting, analytics, and related transit technology

RFP Release
August 21, 2026

Questions Due
September 11, 2026

Proposals Due
October 2, 2026 by 4:00 PM Pacific

Anticipated Award
November 17, 2026

Download Full RFP

Electronic Proposal Submission Authorized

Effective September 3, 2026, Mason Transit Authority has authorized electronic proposal submissions for RFP No. 2026-01.

Electronic proposals must be received no later than October 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time.

Please review Addendum No. 1 below for complete electronic submission requirements and instructions.

Addenda & Updates

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Electronic proposal submissions are now authorized for RFP No. 2026-01. Please review Addendum No. 1 for complete electronic submission instructions.

Addendum

Date Issued

Description

Document

Addendum No. 1

September 3, 2026

Authorization and instructions for electronic proposal submission.
All other solicitation requirements remain unchanged unless
specifically modified by the Addendum.

View Addendum No. 1

Proposer Responsibility:

Proposers are responsible for reviewing all addenda and monitoring this page for updates throughout the solicitation period. Addenda issued by Mason Transit Authority become part of the solicitation documents.

Questions & Communications

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing in accordance with the requirements of the RFP.

Deadline for Questions:
September 11, 2026

MTA intends to issue responses to timely submitted questions through a written Questions & Answers addendum following the question deadline. Clarifications, revisions, and other solicitation information will also be issued through written addenda when applicable.

All addenda will be posted on this procurement page. Proposers are responsible for reviewing all addenda issued for this solicitation.

Pre-Proposal Conference

MTA does not currently anticipate holding a pre-proposal conference for this solicitation. Should MTA determine that an informational session is necessary, notice will be provided through the procurement process and made available to all interested parties.

Procurement Contact

Jason Rowe
Mason Transit Authority
790 E. Johns Prairie Road
Shelton, WA 98584

Email: jrowe@masontransit.org

Phone: (360) 432-5735

Business Participation

Mason Transit Authority encourages participation by qualified firms, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), and small businesses.