Business
Procurement & vendor opportunities
The Procurement Department at Rides Mass Transit District (RMTD) manages the purchase of goods, services, inventory and construction needed to keep our system moving.
RMTD posts solicitations on our website and in regional newspapers, and actively encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms through the Illinois Unified Certification Program.
Doing business with RMTD
Transparent, competitive procurement
RMTD uses competitive processes for most purchases and issues written contract documents to the successful vendor for every award.
Goods & supplies
Professional services
Construction projects
DBE involvement
RMTD is committed to meaningful DBE participation on federally-assisted procurements and recognizes DBE certifications issued through the Illinois Unified Certification Program.
Overview
How procurement works at RMTD
The Procurement Department oversees purchasing for all goods, inventory items, services and construction projects, following federal, state and local requirements.
Procurement responsibilities
The Procurement Department develops and issues solicitations, evaluates responses and recommends awards in accordance with RMTD policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Prepares and advertises invitations for bid (IFBs) and requests for proposals (RFPs).
- Ensures specifications and scopes of work are clear, fair and not unduly restrictive.
- Coordinates with project managers to align purchasing schedules with project timelines.
- Maintains procurement records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
Purchase orders, contracts & federal clauses
Once an award is made, RMTD issues a purchase order or contract to the successful vendor. A signed copy is provided for the vendor’s records.
- Purchase orders and contracts define pricing, deliverables, terms and conditions.
- RMTD incorporates required State and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) third-party contract clauses where applicable.
- Vendors are expected to comply with all contract requirements for the full term of the agreement.
FTA requirements
Third-party contracting
Bids & proposals
Current and archived opportunities
RMTD posts active procurement opportunities online. All key details for current and archived procurements are listed on this page.
Active procurement
No Current Active Procurement
Please check back regularly to see our next procurement opportunity.
Archived bids & proposals
Closed procurements are retained for reference and compliance. A summary of recent archived procurements appears at the following link on the Archived bids and proposals page.
Vendors can review these summaries to better understand typical scopes of work, evaluation approaches and deadlines for RMTD projects.
RFPs
IFBs
Public notices
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
DBE program & vendor resources
RMTD is committed to DBE involvement in procurement opportunities and participates in the Illinois Unified Certification Program (IL UCP).
Doing business with RMTD
RMTD advertises procurements on the agency website and in The Southern Illinoisan and Breeze-Courier newspapers. Plan holder lists may be provided by the architect or engineer, through plan houses and on the RMTD website.
Possible DBE opportunity areas
- HVAC
- Painting
- Carpentry
- Excavating
- Asphalt seal & coating
- Plumbing
- Supplies
- Electrical
- Roofing
- Flooring
- Janitorial services
- Lawn services
- Snow & ice removal
- IT services
Join the RMTD bidder list
Firms interested in quoting future projects should email company information and DBE documentation to mikayla.moake@ridesmtd.com to be added to the RMTD bidder’s list.
Include a clear description of the services your company provides so staff can match your capabilities with upcoming opportunities.
Illinois Unified Certification Program (IL UCP)
Certification by any IL UCP agency below is recognized by all transit systems in Illinois, including RMTD. Vendors seeking DBE certification may contact:
Illinois Department of Transportation
Bureau of Small Business Enterprises
Attention: Certification Section
2300 South Dirksen Parkway, Room 319
Springfield, IL 62764
City of Chicago
Department of Procurement Services
Certification and Compliance Division
121 North LaSalle Street, Room 403
Chicago, IL 60602
Pace, Suburban Bus Division of the RTA
Attn: DBE Department
550 W. Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Chicago Transit Authority
Diversity Programs Department
567 W. Lake Street, 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60661
Staying informed about procurement
RMTD may periodically host public meetings or hearings related to its DBE program and procurement activities. When required, information about these events and related documents is posted on this page.
Vendors are encouraged to review this page regularly for new solicitations, updates to the DBE program and any changes to procurement procedures.