Push Button Annunciator System Project

The Metropolitan Council is seeking vendors to replace and expand its push‑button bus‑arrival annunciator system across a subset of transit stops, delivering audible, ADA‑compliant information for riders. The contract will be awarded in two phases—pilot and full implementation—potentially to multiple vendors, and will span three years of service. • Replace existing annunciators with new push‑button units that provide spoken next‑bus information. • Phase‑1 pilot award expected October 2026, followed by a full‑implementation award in October 2027. • Requires participation in a virtual pre‑proposal meeting (July 24) and an optional in‑person site visit (August 6). • Proposals due September 4, 2026; questions must be submitted by August 12, 2026.