Description
The Port Authority of Allegheny County is seeking a qualified manufacturer to produce and deliver contact‑less smart fare media (cards and tickets) for its Pittsburgh Regional Transit system over a two‑year period. The contract covers the full lifecycle of the media—design, encoding, production, packaging, and delivery of multiple card types (full‑fare, senior, limited‑use die‑cut, stacked tickets, and dual‑chip cards) with strict quality, security, and performance specifications. Bidders must submit a single price covering all ten line items; the award will go to the lowest responsive bid. Key requirements include ISO‑27001‑compliant production facilities, a ≤ 0.05 % first‑use defect rate, extensive insurance coverage, and a 50 % performance bond for contracts exceeding $100 k. The solicitation includes mandatory certifications (debarring, lobbying, user‑agreement) and a strict delivery deadline of mid‑October 2026.