Public Notice
Request for Proposal RFP 2027-02 Intelligent Transportation Systems
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) is soliciting proposals from qualified transportation providers to supply install and support Intelligent Transportation Systems. Any contract awarded under this RFP is subject to finance assistance contracts between BRTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and/or the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The contract will therefore be subject to the regulations of both FTA and MassDOT.
In accordance with the current FTA guidelines, the selected Vendor will provide Intelligent Transportation Systems commencing November 1, 2026, for a term of three (3) years, ending October 31, 2029, at the discretion of the Administrator.
Additionally, there is a possibility of two (2) one-year extensions to October 31, 2031, again at the discretion of the Administrator.
Solicitation Schedule
| Submission process | |
| August 12, 2026 | RFP Issued |
| August 25,2026 | Written Questions Due Prior to 11 AM |
| August 28, 2026 | Answers to Questions |
| September 16, 2026 | Proposals Due Prior to 11 AM |
| September 29-30, 2026 | Oral Presentations- finalists |
| Evaluation Process | |
| October 8, 2026 | Final Selection |
| October 13, 2026 | Notice to Proceed sent |
| October 28, 2026 | Contract signed and work begins |
The full RFP can be found here: RFP 2027-002 Intelligent Transportation Systems 8-12-2026 final
RFP 2027-02 ITS Addendum 1 can be found here: RFP 2027-02 ITS Addemdum 1