REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

SOUTH CENTRAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY

MICROTRANSIT MARKETING DESIGN SERVICES

The South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) that oversees Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA), Lancaster County’s public transit system, is seeking proposals via PennBid for marketing design services for a new Microtransit transportation service. Proposals will be received via PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) from qualified firms until 1:00 PM, prevailing time, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated and the results will be posted via PennBid.

All proposals and contracts are subject to all applicable state and federal laws and to a financial assistance contract between the South Central Transit Authority, the County of Lancaster, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration.

Proposers will be required to comply with all applicable Non-Discrimination, Non-Collusion, Lobbying, Debarment and Contractor Integrity laws and regulations, and to certify they are not on the Comptroller General’s list of ineligible contractors.

SCTA encourages disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation, although this RFP does not have a DBE goal. DBE’s shall be afforded full consideration of their response and will not be subject to discrimination.

SCTA reserves the right to postpone, to accept or reject any and all proposals, in whole or in part, or to waive any and all informalities, as it deems to be in its best interest. Contract award is subject to the firm’s agreement with SCTA’s terms and conditions.

No proposals may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of proposals.

All documents, specifications and solicitation details are available at no cost electronically at PennBid – https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

SOUTH CENTRAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY

MICROTRANSIT SOFTWARE

The South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) is seeking proposals via PennBid for the purchase and implementation of Microtransit Software and scheduling for three pilot zones in Lancaster County, Pa. The successful proposer will also provide training and support.

Proposals will be received online electronically via PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) from qualified firms until 1:00 PM, prevailing time, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Proposals shall be evaluated and the results will be posted via PennBid.

All proposals and contracts are subject to all applicable state and federal laws and to a financial assistance contract between the South Central Transit Authority, the County of Lancaster, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration.

Contractors will be required to comply with all applicable Non-Discrimination, Non-Collusion, Lobbying, Debarment and Contractor Integrity laws and regulations, and to certify they are not on the Comptroller General’s list of ineligible contractors.

SCTA encourages disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation, although this RFP does not have a DBE goal. DBEs shall be afforded full consideration of their response and will not be subject to discrimination.

SCTA reserves the right to postpone, to accept or reject any and all proposals, in whole or in part, or to waive any and all informalities, as it deems to be in its best interest. Contract award is subject to the firm’s agreement with SCTA’s terms and conditions.

No proposals may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of proposals.

All documents, specifications, and solicitation details are available at no cost electronically at PennBid – https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com.