Upcoming Contracts as of September 2026*

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Upcoming Procurement Opportunities
*Subject to change.

Engineering and Program Delivery (EPD)

Contract / Services Description Estimated Solicitation Date Estimated Award Date Method Notes
Electrical Services 2026 Q4 2027 Q2 IFB  
EV Chargers at VTA Facilities 2026 Q4 2027 Q1 IFB EV charger installation in employee parking lots at VTA bus and lightrail yards
Expand VTA Chaboya Yard for Electric Buses (Construction Manager/General Contractor) 2026 Q4 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).
Fuel Services for all VTA Sites 2027 Q1 2027 Q2 RFP Contractor will perform ongoing maintenance and repair services at the VTA facilities. Certain portions of the Work will be performed on an on-call basis (“On-Call”), meaning that VTA may request unscheduled maintenance or repair/replacement services.
Guadalupe Division - Guard House 2026 Q4 2027 Q2 IFB  
Guadalupe Light Rail Vehicle Wash Improvements 2026 Q4 2027 Q1 IFB  
Guadalupe Yard - Replace Fire Alarm Systems 2026 Q4 2027 Q1 IFB Design and construction of fire alarm system in Guadalupe Yard
Landscaping Maintenance Services 2026 Q4 2027 Q2 IFB  
On-Call Land Surveying and Mapping Services 2027 Q1 2027 Q2 RFP  
Overhead Contact System (OCS) Rehabilitation Project Phase 4A – Tasman West/East 2026 Q4 2027 Q2 IFB  
Pedestrian Swing Gate Replacement 2027 Q1 2027 Q2 RFP The work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, supervision, and incidentals necessary to replace and install new pedestrian swing gates to enhance safety at various VTA light rail station grade crossings
Replace Fire Alarm System at VTA 2026 Q4 2027 Q2 IFB  
Replacement Steam Rack Lift at Chaboya 2027 Q1 2027 Q2 RFP VTA has a Steam Rack Lifts that is utilized at Chaboya Maintenance. The facilities group has been working on replacing the outdated machine used in the yards to maintain the revenue fleet. In addition to simplifying maintenance procedures and parts acquisition, savings occur within warranty repair processes, parts acquisition, securing a qualified maintenance contractor, and dealing with possible recall or design flaw issues.
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
VTA-C/CAG Activity-based Travel Demand Model Development 2027 Q1 2027 Q2 RFP  
Waste Services for VTA 2027 Q1 2027 Q2 IFB  

*CY = Calendar Year.

BART Silicon Valley Phase II

Contract / Services Description Estimated Solicitation Date
Construction project work for BSVII (stations, trackwork, systems etc) 2028 Q1 onwards
Crowdstrike software - Cybersecurity 2027 Q1
Insurance Services 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 maybe environmental 2027 Q2
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
Amigo Collect TBD TBD IFB  
Application to Publish of ACFR/Budget TBD TBD RFP Software used to prepare ACFR/Budget books
Audit of Financial Statements 2026 Q4 2027 Q1 RFP  
Bluebeam Core License subsc 2027 Q3 2028 Q1 IFB  
CCTV on Buses- Managed I/O Services 2027 Q2 2028 Q1 RFP Renew CCTV managed services
CMS Player license for the RTI signs TBD TBD IFB Upgrade CMS player for RTI signs
Concur cloud Pcard & Travel Services TBD TBD IFB  
Customer Experience TBD TBD NCP Contractor to conduct rider surveys, on-site assessments of VTA transit and station areas, and potential inreach/outreach activities
Electrical Services for All VTA Sites TBD TBD    
Engine Dynamometer 2026 Q4 2027 Q1 IFB  
Fiber Optic Cabling Services 2027 Q1 2027 Q3 IFB  
HPE HW/Sw Datacenter Care 2026 Q4 2027 Q3 IFB Renew HPE hardware support
HPE HWSW GreenLake 2027 Q1 2027 Q3 IFB Renew HPE support
iBoss/Malware Defense Storage 2028 Q1 2028 Q3 IFB  
Janitorial Services for Remote Sites 2026 Q4 2027 Q3 RFP  
Landscaping Maintenance Services 2026 Q4 2027 Q2 IFB  
LR Coupler Buffer Capsules 2026 Q4 2027 Q1 IFB  
LR Train Bearings and Miscellaneous Parts 2026 Q4 2027 Q1 IFB  
LRV Wash Replacement TBD TBD IFB  
MFD & MPS 2026 Q4 2027 Q4 RFP  
Mitel Phone System Support & Mainenance 2027 Q4 2027 Q4 IFB Renew phone system support
Offsite Media storage 2027 Q1 2027 Q3 IFB  
Operator Safety Driving Awards 2026 Q4 2027 Q1 IFB  
Oracle Database License-VTA ed2 TBD 2027 Q1 IFB  
Paessler PRTG monitoring system for Clipper network 2027 Q3 2028 Q1 IFB  
Planning, Real Estate TOD On-Call TBD TBD RFP VTA provides on-call consultant support for transit and congestion planning, bike/ped access, strategic and land use planning, real estate (acquisition, appraisal, relocation), construction management, public engagement, and economic analysis.
Recording System Support (AudioLog) TBD TBD IFB Upgrade recording system
SAP Azure Infrastructure support 2027 Q3 2028 Q1 IFB  
SAP Buisness Objects SW license maintenance 2027 Q3 2027 Q4 IFB  
Scrap Metal Recycling 2026 Q4 2027 Q1 IFB  
Short Range Transit Plan Technical Support TBD TBD RFP Technical support on the development of VTA's Short Range Transit Plan submitted to MTC.
Summation Cloud Hosting TBD TBD IFB  
Telephone Platform 2026 Q4 2027 Q1 IFB  
VTA Fluid Analysis 2026 Q4 2027 Q1 IFB  
What'sUp Gold monitoring SW 2027 Q1 2027 Q3 IFB  
Xerox Production Printers 2026 Q4 2027 Q4 RFP