SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
AI Summary
Metropolitan Transportation Commission seeks proposals for staffing and management services for 511 and Express Lanes Operations Centers to support real-time transportation operations in the Bay Area. Key coordination includes Caltrans, CHP, and local transit agencies. Proposal due by September 30, 2026.
[UPCOMING: August 2026] Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), invites your firm to submit a proposal for 511 and Express Lanes Operational Services. As a result of this RFP, MTC intends to contract with an Operational Services Contractor (“OS Contractor”) to provide staffing and management services, collectively “operational services,” for MTC’s 511 Operations Center and Express Lanes Operations Center, in support of real-time operations for MTC’s 511 Traveler Information and Bay Area Express Lanes Programs. It is MTC’s intent that the selected OS Contractor will staff both operations centers and will provide coordination and management between the two functional areas. The OS Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that staffing coverage is provided during normal operating hours as well as during emergency conditions affecting the transportation network. Additionally, the OS Contractor will be required to coordinate with Caltrans District 4, California Highway Patrol (CHP), local transit agencies, and other MTC contractors. The staff in the 511 Operations Center and the Express Lane Operations Center are not currently unionized. Dates are preliminary until procurement documents are finalized. See "Notice of Upcoming Procurement" for additional details.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 20th 2026, 12:00 PM PDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Sep 9th 2026, 5:00 PM PDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Sep 30th 2026, 5:00 PM PDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Appendix B - Cost Proposal Forms | File Type: Excel (.xls, .xlsx) | Multiple | Required | |
| Financial Statements | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Best and Final Offer (Redline Version) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Best and Final Offer (Clean Version) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | |
| Appendix B - Cost Proposal Forms (revised based on BAFO, if applicable) | File Type: Excel (.xls, .xlsx) | Multiple | Required | |
| Best and FInal Offer - Audited schedule of indirect expenses and rates | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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