Contactless Fare Collection Platform and Support Services
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TIMELINE
Release of RFP: January 22nd, 2026
Receive Notice of intent to Propose: February 3rd, 2026
Pre-Register to attend the Pre-Proposals meeting: February 4th, 2026
Pre-Proposals meeting (virtual via Microsoft Teams): February 5th, 2026
Receipt of questions: February 18th, 2026
Answers to questions posted as an Addendum: March 6th, 2026
RFP Due Date: April 7th, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
Issuing Agency
Connecticut Department Of Transportation
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DESCRIPTION
Connecticut's transit system is seeking a vendor to provide a contactless fare collection platform, including support services and EMV-certified validators. The solution must feature validators that are EMV Level 1, 2, and 3 certified for Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express, with compliance for transit-specific requirements from various payment schemes. The system should be compatible with the Mass Transit Transaction (MTT) Deferred Authorization Framework and similar models, and must also adhere to PCI PTS v4.0 or higher security standards.
Key requirements include support for major mobile wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. Validators must be capable of storing tap records for at least 96 hours in case of back-end communication failures, and must accommodate configurable BIN range management. Additional features include fast offline data authentication, an anti-pass back mechanism for fraud control, physical durability suitable for the New England climate, and a display that remains visible in sunlight with status-indicating RGB lights.
The system should allow integration with transit vehicles’ wiring for power and ethernet, provide optional internet connectivity via SIM card, and support a DC power input range of 9V to 32V. A mobile inspection device is also required for fare enforcement staff to validate travel rights on-board.
The contract for this fare collection platform and associated services will span a period of five years.
Source attribution
This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.