When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 1, 2026. Questions must be submitted by May 20, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $15,000 – $25,000,000.

It was issued by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. The work is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced in developing cloud-based transit or traffic management solutions. Proven capability integrating with ATMS and jurisdictional traffic control systems. Expertise in scalable, secure, and interoperable software deployments. Track record in multi-jurisdictional public transportation technology projects. Ability to provide robust monitoring, reporting, and ongoing support.

Cloud-Based Next Generation Transit Signal Priority Solution (Due July 1, 2026)

Overview

Data Analytics, AI & Cloud Hosting

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosted: April 30th, 2026Deadline: July 1st, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a vendor to provide a cloud-based Transit Signal Priority solution to improve bus travel times via secure, multi-jurisdictional integration of real-time data and traffic control systems in Washington, DC.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

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$15,000 – $25,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Kick-Off Meeting: June 2026 (NTP + 2 weeks)

System Design: August 2026 (NTP + 2 months)

System Installation: September 2026 (NTP + 3 months)

Integration Test: October 2026 (NTP + 4 months)

Bench Test: December 2026 (NTP + 6 months)

Field Turn-on & Fine Tuning: January 2027 (NTP + 7 months)

Corridor-Level Testing and Performance Evaluation: March 2027 (NTP + 9 months)

Final Review, Adjustments, and Acceptance: April 2027 (NTP + 10 months)

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 20th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The organization seeks a vendor to provide a cloud-based, next generation Transit Signal Priority (TSP) solution designed to ingest and process real-time vehicle location data, generating priority requests for transmission to jurisdictional traffic signal control systems. The solution must support a scalable, interoperable, and secure TSP platform that delivers measurable improvements in bus travel times and service reliability across the region.

The project encompasses the provision of all software, cloud-hosted services, and supporting infrastructure required for the TSP subsystem to receive location data, produce priority requests, and enable robust monitoring and reporting functions. The proposed solution should be data-driven, asset-light, and optimized for multi-jurisdictional deployments with capacity for future system expansion.

Integration must occur through approved mechanisms, including API calls or other ATMS-supported protocols. The scope also covers the development, hosting, and integration of the TSP software and associated applications with existing Transit and Traffic Signal Subsystems. All vendor questions are required to be submitted by May 20, 2026, and a pre-proposal conference is scheduled for May 6, 2026. The contract will span one year.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 1, 2026. Questions must be submitted by May 20, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $15,000 – $25,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. The work is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced in developing cloud-based transit or traffic management solutions
Proven capability integrating with ATMS and jurisdictional traffic control systems
Expertise in scalable, secure, and interoperable software deployments
Track record in multi-jurisdictional public transportation technology projects
Ability to provide robust monitoring, reporting, and ongoing support

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