(1) Vendor needs to provide cloud–native fare collection system. Agency seeking a comprehensive, modern electronic fare collection solution that improves the rider experience, minimizes vehicle dwell times, supports multiple fare media types, and provides operational flexibility. System shall be secure, scalable, cloud–native, and based on open architecture principles to support future enhancements and integrations. Solution must support both closed–loop and open–loop fare payments and be capable of operating reliably in online and offline environments. Design, furnish, implement, configure, test, and support a complete fare collection system, including all required software, hardware, integrations, and services. Mobile ticketing; Contactless smart cards; Mobile wallets (including Apple Pay and Google Pay); Contactless credit and debit cards; The system shall offer the ability to send passes to mobile devices; The system shall integrate with the app, which is currently Mountain Line’s primary rider–facing application, allowing riders to continue using that app for fare presentation. The onboard system shall be designed to operate in both online and offline modes, with secure data synchronization when connectivity is restored. Data shall be accessible through secure and documented APIs (application programming interfaces) and exportable in common formats. (2) All the questions must be submitted no later than Feb 19, 2026.