SW-120811 - USA (California) - Contactless Fare Payment System - Deadline November 13,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide contactless fare payment system including fare collection system and to supplement that with a separate cashless option for its riders.– Mobile ApplicationA primary component of the new system will be a mobile application that allows users to load funds (credit/debit card or cash or check at Transit Facility) onto a personal account using their smartphone or other device and then use the device to display valid fare payment on board using barcodes, quick–response codes, or another form of electronic validation.– The mobile application will also act as an account management application for account holders using smartphone or other equipped personal device for payment– WebsiteThe vendor will be responsible for the design, development and deployment of two websites, one for use by individual customers and one for institutional management. The websites will be designed to be user–friendly, accessible to the community and multilingual.– The customer–facing public website will provide a secure, convenient and comprehensive portal for transit and customer account management– The onboard payment validator is a customer–facing device used to validate fare media and accept fare payment. Validators will be installed near the bus entry front doors for convenience and accessibility– An operator console will be installed in each vehicle to display fare payment results directly to the bus operator. This will include the type of media presented (e.g. mobile app, credit/debit card).(2) All question must be submitted no later than November 4, 2026.