Procurement

Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) solicitations are either Requests for Proposals (RFP), or Invitations for Bids (IFB). MST sends RFPs to obtain proposals when a contract is competitively negotiated, with price and other factors evaluated to determine the proposal offering the best value to MST. RFPs are typically for professional services. An IFB is used to obtain bids when a contract is competitively bid. The contract is awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder submitting the lowest bid. IFBs are usually for services such as construction, goods, supplies and equipment, and general services.

Current Bid/Proposal Opportunities by Category

Architect and Engineering Services

(None at this time)

Bus Parts Procurements

(None at this time)

Construction Projects

RFP #12-10 Manufacture of Real-Time Information Signs

RFP #12-11 CJW Vehicle Entrance Gate
Addendum #1 Vehicle Entrance Gate

IFB #12-12 MST Monterey Bay Rapid Transit Project
Addendum #1
Addendum #2

Equipment Procurements

(None at this time)

Maintenance Services

(None at this time)

Professional Services

RFQ – Monterey-Salinas Transit Accessible Taxi Lease Program

Information Technology Procurements

(None at this time)

Vehicle Procurements

(None at this time)

DBE Policy

The Board of Directors of Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) have adopted a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Policy to promote the participation of disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE’s) in all areas of MST contracting to the maximum extent practicable. Click here to view the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Plan.