Account-Based Transit Fare Collection System

The City of Sioux Falls is seeking a contractor to furnish, install, integrate, and support an account-based fare collection system for Sioux Area Metro, including onboard fare equipment, a hosted back office, rider-facing sales and account channels, and ongoing maintenance and support.

City of Sioux Falls


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27-0007
Dec 03, 2026 08:00 PM
Nov 06, 2026 12:00 PM
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BID REQUEST NO. 27-0007 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The City of Sioux Falls, SD, requests competitive sealed proposals for an Account-Based Transit Fare Collection System. To participate, interested parties must be registered as a vendor in the e-procurement portal. Register at siouxfalls.bonfirehub.com by selecting “Register” next to the login tab. After you have registered, navigate to the Open Public Opportunities tab to view the solicitation. Proposals will be electronically submitted through the e-procurement portal and will be received by the portal not later than 2 p.m., Central time, December 3, 2026. Proposals will be publicly opened but not read at 3 p.m., Central time, City Hall, 224 W. 9th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. You may watch the bid opening virtually via Webex by utilizing information and links located at www.siouxfalls.gov/purchasing. It is the vendor's responsibility to check the e-procurement portal for any changes or updates to the Proposal, which will be in the form of an addendum posted to the solicitation in the portal. Telegraphic, fax, email, and hand-delivered responses will not be accepted unless specifically authorized in the terms and conditions of the solicitation. The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids or proposals, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Sioux Falls, SD. Published twice on Nov. 6 & Nov. 13, 2026, at the approximate cost of $32.66, and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com or TheDakotaScout.com.

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Description

The City of Sioux Falls seeks a qualified contractor to furnish, install, integrate, and support a modern, account-based fare collection system for Sioux Area Metro. The system includes onboard fare equipment, a hosted back office, and rider-facing sales and account channels, along with the ongoing maintenance, support, and services needed to operate it over its useful life.

Classification Codes
NAICS485113Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems
PSCV229TRANSPORT/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUIT: PURCH OF TRANSIT/PUBLIC TRANSPORT FARE MEDIA
Smart Codes
transit fare collection systemaccount-based fare paymentpublic transit ticketing
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Dec 03, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Dec 03, 2026 09:00 PM-Public Proposal Opening (optional)
Proposals will be publicly opened but not read. The opening may also be watched virtually via Webex; joining information and links are available on the City purchasing website.
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