Automation Services of Light Rail Transit

The buyer needs a vendor to assess current and emerging automation applications in the light rail transit industry and provide recommendations that help light rail transit agencies evaluate practical opportunities to improve safety, operational efficiency, and service quality. The selected organization will perform the required research tasks offsite from its own office premises, producing an interim report, final deliverables, a technical memorandum on research implementation, and a publication-ready report. Eligibility is limited to onshore, United States-only organizations, and the solicitation is open to all proposers. Interested applicants must submit their proposals online by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 25, 2026, adhering strictly to the guidelines in the "Information and Instructions for Preparing Proposals" document. The estimated contract term is 18 months, with an estimated work authorization start date of December 1, 2026. Total available funds for the project are $170,000, and any proposal with a budget exceeding this amount will be rejected.