City of Jackson-RFP 2025-02 Automated Fare Collection System & Optional Electronic Fare Ticketing System
ID: 50986549
• State: Mississippi
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The City of Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking proposals for an Automated Fare Collection System (RFP#2025-02) to enhance its public transportation services. The City aims to implement a comprehensive fare collection system that integrates with its existing transit operations, which include fixed route and paratransit services. The goal is to modernize the fare collection process, improve operational efficiency, and provide better service to transit riders.
The City is committed to ensuring equal business opportunities for all contractors and promoting participation from minority and women-owned businesses.
Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for providing, integrating, testing, and implementing an automatic farebox and ticketing system that includes:
1. **Account-based Fare Backend**: A central system that supports mobile ticketing, contactless payments (credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay), and user account management.
2. **Mobile Ticketing Application**: An app for users to manage accounts, emulate fare media for payment, and view transaction histories.
3. **Fare Media**: Provision of 25,000 durable plastic cards for distribution, including options for temporary use cards.
4. **Fare Validators**: Installation of devices on buses capable of validating various payment methods including NFC fare media and cash.
5. **Fare Reload Kiosks**: Kiosks at stations allowing users to reload accounts using cash or card payments.
6. **Integration Requirements**: All components must work seamlessly together with robust reporting capabilities for sales and ridership data.
7. **Cybersecurity Measures**: Solutions must include safeguards against fraud and unauthorized access to data.
Period of Performance
The contract will be effective for a period of ten (10) years from the date of award.
Place of Performance
The contract work will be performed in Jackson, Mississippi.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must submit a completed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan with their proposal to ensure compliance with the City’s non-discrimination policies. Additionally, bidders are encouraged to include Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in their proposals as part of the commitment to equal opportunity in contracting.
The City of Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking proposals for an Automated Fare Collection System (RFP#2025-02) to enhance its public transportation services. The City aims to implement a comprehensive fare collection system that integrates with its existing transit operations, which include fixed route and paratransit services. The goal is to modernize the fare collection process, improve operational efficiency, and provide better service to transit riders.
The City is committed to ensuring equal business opportunities for all contractors and promoting participation from minority and women-owned businesses.
Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for providing, integrating, testing, and implementing an automatic farebox and ticketing system that includes:
1. **Account-based Fare Backend**: A central system that supports mobile ticketing, contactless payments (credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay), and user account management.
2. **Mobile Ticketing Application**: An app for users to manage accounts, emulate fare media for payment, and view transaction histories.
3. **Fare Media**: Provision of 25,000 durable plastic cards for distribution, including options for temporary use cards.
4. **Fare Validators**: Installation of devices on buses capable of validating various payment methods including NFC fare media and cash.
5. **Fare Reload Kiosks**: Kiosks at stations allowing users to reload accounts using cash or card payments.
6. **Integration Requirements**: All components must work seamlessly together with robust reporting capabilities for sales and ridership data.
7. **Cybersecurity Measures**: Solutions must include safeguards against fraud and unauthorized access to data.
Period of Performance
The contract will be effective for a period of ten (10) years from the date of award.
Place of Performance
The contract work will be performed in Jackson, Mississippi.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must submit a completed Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Plan with their proposal to ensure compliance with the City’s non-discrimination policies. Additionally, bidders are encouraged to include Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in their proposals as part of the commitment to equal opportunity in contracting.
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Opportunity ID
50986549
Response Deadline
Sept. 23, 2025
Past Due
Date Posted
Aug. 18, 2025
Source
Pre-Bid Conference
Pre-proposal conference is scheduled. It is not specified if it is mandatory or optional.
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000,000 - $15,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 8/18/25 City of Jackson in Mississippi issued City of Jackson Automated Fare Collection System & Optional Electronic Fare Ticketing System with ID 50986549 due 9/23/25.
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