General Information
Procurement acquires all equipment, service materials, supplies and construction services, in accordance with policies and procedures established by the RTA Board of Trustees.
These policies and procedures
- Incorporate applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
- Set minimum standards for the initiation, development, execution and administration of all procurements.
Each year, RTA procures about $160 million worth of goods and services, and processes more than 8,000 purchase orders.
Procurement is comprised of four teams:
For information on specific areas of procurement or how to participate in future opportunities, contact a Procurement Team Leaders.
Learn To Do Business With RTA
Every month, a Procurement Team hosts a Learn to do Business with RTA session, to provide prospective vendors with basic bid and proposal submission information. View the schedule at upcoming meetings.
Procurement Solicitation Methods
Sealed Bids / Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Awards are based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
- Bids must conform to spefications and all material terms and conditions as advertised.
- Firm-fixed price contract established in a Not To Exceed amount.
Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Award based on proposals ability to meet specified evaluation criteria.
- Firm-fixed price contract established in a Not To Exceed amount.
Small Purchase Procurements
- Procurements not exceeding $100,000.
- Solicited through a variety of means, depending on nature of procurement.