When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due December 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 30, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $1,500,000 – $3,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Greater Peoria Mass Transit District. The work is located in Peoria, Illinois, United States.

Automated Fare Collection System (Due December 18, 2026)

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DESCRIPTION

The Greater Peoria Mass Transit District is seeking a qualified contractor to design, furnish, deliver, install, integrate, and implement a modern, secure, and reliable automated fare collection (AFC) system. The project involves replacing the District's legacy fare collection infrastructure with an open-architecture platform that supports multiple payment methods, including contactless bank cards (EMV), mobile ticketing, and smart cards. The system must support the District's fleet of 50 fixed-route buses and include 5 additional spare/backup fareboxes. The initial contract term is three years, with two one-year renewal options.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least five consecutive years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting automated fare collection systems for municipal or public transit agencies
Must provide at least three references for comparable North American bus deployments including electronic validating cash fareboxes, open payments, and back-office support
Must demonstrate direct experience with secure farebox-to-vault cash collection, probing, and cash reconciliation
Must comply with all applicable FTA, federal, and State of Illinois requirements, including Buy America and accessibility standards
Must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with a minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence limit
Must maintain Cyber Liability and Privacy Liability Insurance with a minimum $1,000,000 per claim limit
Must provide brand-new, fully integrated physical cash fareboxes compatible with the proposed AFC system
Must provide a cloud-based back-office solution for revenue reconciliation and real-time ridership data
Must support contactless EMV credit/debit cards, mobile wallets, and QR/barcode tickets
Must provide a dedicated project manager to serve as the primary point of contact
Must provide hands-on training for operators, maintenance personnel, and administrative staff

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TIMELINE

RFP Issued: November 6th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting: November 20th, 2026

Deadline for Questions and Clarifications: November 30th, 2026

Proposal Due: December 18th, 2026

Evaluation Period & Interviews: December 18th, 2026 – January 8th, 2027

Notice of Intent to Award: January 12th, 2027

Contract Execution: January 25th, 2027

Notice to Proceed / Project Kickoff: January 26th, 2027

Issuing Agency

Greater Peoria Mass Transit District

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Automated Fare Collection System