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Upcoming Procurement Opportunities
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*Subject to change.
Engineering and Program Delivery (EPD)
| Contract / Services Description | Estimated Solicitation Date | Estimated Award Date | Method | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Bus Stops Cycle 2 | 2026 Q3 | 2026 Q4 | IFB | Improvements of bus stops at selected VTA locations. |
| Cerone Security Enhancement Fencing | 2026 Q3 | 2026 Q4 | IFB | The fencing will be located around the employee parking lot. Improvements include motorized entrance gates, card readers, and CCTV cameras. |
| Cerone Yard Fuel Dispenser Replacement | 2026 Q3 | 2026 Q4 | IFB | Implementation of fuel dispenser replacement at VTA Cerone Bus Yard. |
| EV Chargers at VTA Facilities | 2026 Q3 | 2026 Q4 | IFB | EV charger installation in employee parking lots at VTA bus and light rail yards. |
| Expand VTA Chaboya Yard for Electric Buses (Construction Manager / General Contractor) | 2026 Q3 | 2027 Q1 | RFP | This project will renovate the Chaboya Bus Yard and provide charging infrastructure to accommodate the initial delivery of Battery Electric Buses (BEBs). |
| Fiber Optic Replacement (Whisman to Baypointe) | 2026 Q3 | 2026 Q4 | IFB | Replacement of fiber optics system between Whisman Station and Baypointe Station. |
| Guadalupe Entrance Security | 2026 Q3 | 2026 Q4 | IFB | Construction of guard house civil infrastructure at Guadalupe Yard. |
| Guadalupe Train Wash | 2026 Q4 | 2027 Q1 | IFB | Replacement of light rail train wash at Guadalupe Yard. |
| Guadalupe Yard - Replace Fire Alarm Systems | 2026 Q3 | 2026 Q4 | IFB | Design and construction of fire alarm system in Guadalupe Yard. |
| I-280 Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan | July 2026 | 2026 Q3 | RFP | This planning effort involves updating the VTA I-280 Corridor Plan completed in 2017 into a Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan that is consistent with California Transportation Commission guidelines dated December 5, 2025. |
| Job Order Contract 4 - Light Rail Systems (Master Agreement) | Advertise in June. Due in July 2026. | 2026 Q3 | IFB | Renovation of light rail systems, such as rail rehabilitation, OCS, signal, and traction power substations. |
| Obsolete Bus Stops - Phase 1 | 2026 Q3 | 2026 Q4 | IFB | Replacement of obsolete bus stops at selected VTA locations. |
| Overhead Catenary System Phase 4A | 2026 Q3 | 2026 Q4 | IFB | Rehabilitation and replacement of portions of the light rail Overhead Contact System (OCS), including replacement of contact wires, wire support systems, under-bridge supports, and other OCS equipment. |
| Pedestrian Swing Gate Replacement | 2026 Q3 | 2026 Q4 | IFB | Replacement of pedestrian swing gates at selected VTA locations. |
| Signal Improvements Guadalupe - Phase 1 With Rail Rehab 9A | 2026 Q4 | 2027 Q1 | IFB | Replacement of the signal system along the Guadalupe Corridor to maintain a state of good repair. Also includes rehabilitation and replacement of light rail track components as identified by inspections and assessments. |
| Track Intrusion Phase 5 | 2026 Q4 | 2027 Q1 | IFB | Project to prevent track intrusion into light rail trackway at intersections and locations currently subject to trespassing. Improvements include installation of fencing, barriers, signage, flashing signs, and pavement markings. |
| Traction Power Substation - Phase 4 | 2026 Q4 | 2027 Q1 | IFB | Replacement of traction power substations along Tasman West Corridor. |
| US 101 Express Lanes Phase 5 | 2026 Q3 | 2026 Q4 | IFB | Converting existing HOV lanes to express lanes (EL) and adding a second HOV/EL on US 101 from approximately SR 237 in Milpitas to the Taylor Street interchange in San Jose. |
| Vasona Signal Circuit Replacement | Advertised 5/13/26. Due 6/23/26. | 2026 Q3 | RFP | Project will improve reliability for signal circuit on the Vasona line and improve safety along the trackway. |
*CY = Calendar Year.
BART Silicon Valley Phase II
| Contract / Services Description | Estimated Solicitation Date |
|---|---|
| BSVII Site Maintenance Services | TBD |
| BSVII Temporary Parking Diridon/Cinnabar | 2026 Q3 |
| Construction project work for BSVII, including stations, trackwork, systems, etc. | 2028 Q1 onwards |
| Crowdstrike software - Cybersecurity | 2027 Q1 |
| Leasing of UPRR Railcars | 2027 Q2 |
| Muck Conveyor System Design, Manufacture, Install, Operate & Maintain | 2027 Q1 |
| Muck Handling Operations | 2028 Q2 |
| Muck Site Demolition, Restoration | 2031 Q1 |
| Ridership forecasting to support FFGA, operations planning, financial planning, station area access plans, and environmental planning. | 2026 Q3 |
| UPRR Operations | 2027 Q3 |
| UPRR Trackwork Build, Operate & Maintenance | 2027 Q1 |
Administrative Services & Support Contracts
| Contract / Services Description | Estimated Solicitation Date | Estimated Award Date | Method | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Battery Electric and Hybrid Bus Procurement | 2026 Q3 | 2026 Q4 | LPA | |
| Amigo Collect | 2026 Q3 | 2027 Q1 | IFB | |
| Application to Publish ACFR/Budget | 2026 Q2 | 2026 Q4 | RFP | Software used to prepare ACFR and Budget books. |
| Audit of Financial Statements | 2026 Q4 | 2027 Q1 | RFP | |
| Bluebeam Core License Subscription | 2027 Q3 | 2028 Q1 | IFB | |
| Bus Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) | TBD | TBD | — | |
| CCTV on Buses – Managed I/O Services | 2027 Q2 | 2028 Q1 | RFP | Renew CCTV managed services. |
| CMS Player License for RTI Signs | 2026 Q2 | 2026 Q4 | IFB | Upgrade CMS player for RTI signs. |
| Concur Cloud PCard & Travel Services | 2026 Q3 | 2027 Q1 | IFB | |
| Customer Experience | 2026 Q3 | 2026 Q3 | NCP | Contractor to conduct rider surveys, on-site assessments, and outreach activities. |
| Data Warehouse Modernization Initiative | 2026 Q2 | 2026 Q3 | RFP | |
| Electrical Services for All VTA Sites | TBD | TBD | — | |
| Fiber Optic Cabling Services | 2027 Q1 | 2027 Q3 | IFB | |
| Janitorial Services for Remote Sites | 2026 Q3 | 2027 Q2 | RFP | |
| Janitorial Supplies | 2026 Q2 | 2027 Q1 | IFB | |
| LRV Wash Replacement | 2026 Q2 | 2026 Q4 | IFB | |
| MFD & MPS | 2026 Q4 | 2027 Q4 | RFP | |
| On-Call Financial Advisory & Strategic Consulting Services | 2026 Q4 | 2027 Q2 | RFP | Establishing a bench of qualified firms to provide financial, risk, and strategic advisory services. |
| Planning, Real Estate & TOD On-Call | 2026 Q3 | 2026 Q4 | RFP | Transit planning, congestion planning, real estate support, public engagement, and economic analysis. |
| Portable Toilet Rental and Services | 2026 Q2 | 2026 Q3 | IFB | |
| Recording System Support (AudioLog) | 2026 Q2 | 2027 Q1 | IFB | Upgrade recording system. |
| Salt Delivery and Installation | 2026 Q2 | 2026 Q4 | IFB | |
| Short Range Transit Plan Technical Support | 2026 Q2 | 2026 Q3 | RFP | Technical support for development of VTA's Short Range Transit Plan submitted to MTC. |
| Scrap Metal Recycling | 2026 Q2 | 2026 Q3 | IFB | |
| Summation Cloud Hosting | 2026 Q2 | 2026 Q4 | IFB | |
| VTA Fluid Analysis | 2026 Q2 | 2026 Q3 | IFB | |
| Xerox Production Printers | 2026 Q4 | 2027 Q4 | RFP |
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