Farebox Upgrade

Project ID: 641 State|LocalOpportunities

Overview

Agency	City of Minot [ND]
Deadline	04/03/26
Posted	03/03/26
Estimated Value	$500,000 - $1,500,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	Not Provided
NAICS	Not Provided
PSC	Not Provided
Location	North Dakota

Description

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City Clerk of the City of Minot will receive sealed bids at her office at City Hall, 10 3rd Ave, SW,. Minot, ND 58701 or by mailing to City Clerk, PO Box 5006, Minot, ND 58702 until 11:00 a.m. on Friday April 3, 2026 for furnishing the City of Minot the following:

Farebox Upgrade

Project #5011 Specifications and general instructions to bidders are available in the Public Works Office at 1025 31st St. SE. by contacting the Transit Superintendent at 701-857-4148 or on the City's website at www.minotnd.org under City Clerk Department. The bid envelope will be plainly marked:

Farebox Upgrade

Project # 5011 The City Council of the City of Minot reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract as it deems to be in the best interest of the City of Minot. Bidders are invited to be present at the City Clerk's office for the opening of bids.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The City of Minot is seeking proposals for the Farebox Upgrade project, aimed at enhancing the existing fare collection system used by Minot City Transit. The agency operates fixed-route public transportation and paratransit services, delivering approximately 90,000 fixed-route trips annually. The goal of this contract is to replace outdated fareboxes and upgrade related software to improve service efficiency and accessibility. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for furnishing, installing, and supporting replacement fareboxes on eleven (11) fixed-route buses, along with associated software upgrades and training services. The new fareboxes must integrate seamlessly with the existing Genfare Electronic Fare Collection System, which includes ticket vending and encoding equipment. Key requirements include: - Automatic identification and counting of U.S. coins. - Acceptance of various U.S. bills ($1, $2, $5, $10, $20). - A minimum of twenty (20) fare class presets per fare set. - Compatibility with current magnetic stripe fare media. - ADA compliance for ease of use by all passengers. - Installation adjacent to the operator position for easy access. - Provision of an Operator Control Unit (OCU) for transaction monitoring. - High-intensity passenger display for visibility. - Capability to issue change cards and transfer tickets. Period of Performance The contract performance period will commence upon award and is expected to conclude within a specified timeframe that aligns with the installation and training schedule outlined in the proposal. Place of Performance The work will be performed in Minot, North Dakota, specifically at locations designated by the City of Minot for installation on transit buses. Bidder Requirements Bidders must comply with federal clauses including Buy America provisions and ADA compliance requirements. They must provide certifications regarding debarment. Proposals must include a cover letter, technical specifications, acceptance of federal clauses, and detailed price proposals for equipment and training services. Bidders should also demonstrate experience with similar projects.

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