About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Chicago Transit Authority seeks proposals for the hosting and maintenance of a web-based risk management information system solution and services for up to five years, with two one-year options. Qualified onshore USA organizations must deliver offsite technology services including implementation, integration, data conversion, training, continued support, and cybersecurity, with at least five years of organizational and key personnel experience. Evaluation prioritizes technical and management features over cost to determine the best-value, responsive, and responsible proposer. Proposers must submit proposals electronically via Bonfire by 3:30 p.m. Chicago time on Monday, November 30, 2026. All questions must be submitted in writing through Bonfire by 4:30 p.m. Chicago time on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Solicitation No.
- B26OP04192
Scope of work
- Software provision, installation, implementation, and data integration
- Data conversion of historical Claims, Enforcement, Insurance, and Labor databases
- Annual hosting services
- System maintenance
- Training and continued support
- Meeting CTA IT cybersecurity assessment requirements
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Firm's ability to perform the requirements of the scope of work | Not specified |
| Project team's and Proposer's experience with projects of a similar size and nature | Not specified |
| Price | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in performing hosting and maintenance of a web-based RMIS solution and services of similar magnitude
- Three client references for similar projects completed within the last five years
- Proposed key personnel must have at least 5 years experience providing RMIS services
Documents to include with your response
- Part 1 - Technical Proposal
- Part 2 - Price Proposal (Appendix A)
- Part 3 - Bidders List Excel Form
- Part 4 - Financial Background (audited financial statements or unaudited statements with two years tax returns, Vendor Profile Form Appendix O)
- Part 5 - CTA Certifications, Forms and Disclosures
- Vendor References Form (Appendix P)
- Table of Exceptions (Appendix Q)
- Non-Disclosure Statement (Contractor and Subcontractor) Appendix M
- Certification Regarding Debarment (Primary Appendix E and Lower Tier Appendix F)
- Certification Regarding Lobbying Appendix G
Key dates
- Questions due
- 4:30pm, Chicago time, Friday, November 13, 2026
- Proposals due
- 3:30 p.m. Chicago time, Monday, November 30, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic submission via Bonfire
- Instructions
- Submitted to the Bid Office E-Procurement Platform at https://transitchicago.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities. Five separate parts: Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, Bidders List Excel Form, Financial Background, and CTA Certifications, Forms and Disclosures.
Contract details
- Term
- Period of up to Five Years with Two One-Year Options
- Insurance and bonding
- ACORD Certificate of Insurance must be furnished within fourteen days of receipt of the Insurance Submittal Letter prior to contract execution.
- Funding
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA)