Purchasing and Procurement
CapMetro requires a wide variety of goods and services to operate efficiently.
CapMetro purchases a wide variety of goods and services. Common purchases may include:
Marketing & Culture
- Advertising
- Awards
- Brochures
- Decals
- Embroidery
- Maps
- Pocket Schedules
- Printing and Graphics
- Promotional Items
- Schedule Books
- Signage
- Timetables
- Uniform Rental
Vehicles & Equipment
- Automobiles
- Buses
- Vehicle Parts
- Fuels/Oils/Lubricants
- Furniture
- Office Computer Hardware
- Office Supplies
- Shop Equipment
- Tools
- Trucks
- Vans
Professional Services
- Appraisals
- Background Checks
- Blueprints
- CAD
- Business Services
- Consulting
- Employee Benefits
- Estimating Services
- Financial Services
- Forms
- Inspection Services
- Medical Laboratory
- Project Management
- Recruiting Services
- Security
- Software
- Temporary Employees
- Title Searches
- Training
Facilities
- Building Maintenance
- Business Center
- Capital Improvements
- Catering
- Construction
- Environmental
- Janitorial
- Pest Control
- Rail Improvements
- Records Storage
- Storage
All current solicitations are listed on PlanetBidsTM. You can sign up to receive email notification of our solicitations, and also sign up for a free Subscription to receive downloads of the electronic versions of solicitations.
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If you have any questions regarding CapMetro solicitations, contact the CapMetro Procurement Department at 512-389-7460 or via email to procure-help@capmetro.org.
Access copies of all available current contracts. Data deemed potentially confidential or proprietary to the vendor has been redacted. If you have questions regarding redacted information, you may:
- Reach out to the Contractor directly via the Contractor contact details provided on the cover page of the contract.
- OR, submit a public information request directly to PIR@capmetro.org. For more information regarding the Public Information Act and submitting public information requests, please visit the Privacy Policy and Legal Information portion of our website
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
Solicitation #: SSP 806355
Agency: Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“CapMetro”)
Procurement Department
CapMetro intends to solicit and award a sole source contract to Stadler US, Inc. (Stadler) to provide and install Independent Door Systems for Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) railcars.
Stadler is considered a sole source because:
- Stadler is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of CapMetro’s DMUs and is the only manufacturer that has complete end-to-end knowledge of CapMetro’s railcars including the proprietary hardware and software system.
- To maintain the same high level of safety as the existing system, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Stadler is required to ensure that the critical safety operation is maintained.
- Stadler has control of the proprietary software related of the door control system and as the OEM is required to modify the existing software and hardware controls.
This will be a fixed-price contract.
This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids, quotes, or proposals. However, all responsible sources that believe they can meet all of the requirements may submit an unsolicited proposal which shall be considered. If no responses are received by 3:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time, 08/01/2024, a Sole Source contract will be pursued with Stadler US, Inc.
Submit your unsolicited proposal via email to:
Deborah Knutson, Contracts AdministratorCapital Metropolitan Transportation Authority2910 East 5th StreetAustin, TX 78702This sole source requirement meets the conditions of FAR 13.106-1(b) (2); only one responsible source has been identified as reasonably available to provide the services that will satisfy the requirements of CapMetro.
Revised 7/1/2024
The following solicitations at CapMetro are possible opportunities that may occur in the near future. These are for information purposes ONLY and the dates have NOT been set. You DO NOT need to inquire about these solicitations until they are advertised on PlanetBidsTM.
Summer 2024
- Wayfinding and Customer Information 2024
- Roof Replacements - Construction
- Environmental Engineering
TBD
- Transit Vehicle Parts
Revised 7/26/2024