Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCIES
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Transportation Corridor Agencies plan to release an RFP in 2026 for modernizing their electronic tolling system and delivering an ITS-intensive express connector on key California state routes.
The Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency and the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency (jointly referred to as “Agency”) anticipates releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) later this year and is providing this early notice to inform potential proposers and encourage broad industry awareness. The forthcoming procurement is intended to support TCA’s evolving toll system needs through a flexible, best value approach that accommodates distinct but related scopes, including:A. Modernization of TCA’s legacy all electronic tolling system throughout its 51-mile network including State Routes 73, 133, 241 and 261; andB. Delivery of a dynamically priced, ITS intensive express connector for the 241/91 corridor.Vendors will be permitted to propose on one or both scopes. TCA will also consider proposals addressing the full combined system but reserves the right to award one or more scopes independently. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: No Location Information: Department: Contracts Address: 125 Pacifica, Suite 100Irvine, California92618 County: Orange Other Details: The anticipated high-level schedule is depicted below:RFP Issued - September 2026Proposals Due - November 2026Award & Notice to Proceed - Summer 2027First Go-Live - Late 2029TCA is committed to a fair and transparent procurement process and expects to provide optional, high level one on one discussions ahead of the RFP release to support vendor understanding. All official information, schedules, and communications will be issued through PlanetBids as the RFP approaches; vendors are encouraged to register with PlanetBids to receive these communications.
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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