FARE COLLECTION APPLICATION - REJECTION

Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · 2026-06-10 · resolution

This legislative matter concerns a Request for Proposals (RFP) No. EVN0001148 for a Fare Collection Application for the Department of Transportation and Public Works. Initially, the administration recommended rejecting all proposals due to numerous objections received from proposers and ambiguities in the RFP regarding subcontracting, the number of firms for oral presentations, and the evaluation of optional items. The process involved advancing five proposers for oral presentations when the RFP stipulated three, leading to questions about fairness and compliance. The item was withdrawn from the Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee agenda on June 10, 2026, after the administration requested to withdraw its recommendation to reject all bids and instead return with a recommended vendor. A prior deferral on May 13, 2026, also aimed to allow the administration time to evaluate upgrading the current system. The core issue revolved around ensuring a fair and competitive process, particularly concerning pricing evaluation and adherence to RFP language, with a focus on maintaining eligibility for Federal Transit Administration funds. The administration committed to returning with a revised recommendation and a report addressing the procurement process.