RCTC plans and implements transportation and transit improvements, assists local governments with money for streets and roads, helps smooth the way for commuters and goods movement, and ensures that everyone in Riverside County has access to transportation.

VENDOR REGISTRATION

Thank you for your interest in doing business with the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC). We are committed to providing an equal opportunity for all business enterprises to participate in our procurement and contracting activities.

RCTC uses PlanetBids, a fully automated web-based vendor and bid management system.

Whether you are a new vendor with RCTC or an existing vendor, you must register your firm in order to receive contracting notifications.  Prospective Bidders are solely responsible for maintaining up to date and accurate information. Vendors may edit their profile at any time. Prospective Bidders are solely responsible for contacting PlanetBids directly for technical assistance.

Click here to become a vendor.

If you would like to view and/or print the list of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes currently used by RCTC, click here to view current list of codes.

Note:

  • RCTC does not require vendors to use a Social Security or Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).  You may use a phone number or any 9 digits for the required FEI/Tax ID Number field.   
  • In order to access the BidsOnline system, you must install Adobe flash player 10.1 or higher. Click here to download and install the latest Adobe Flash Player.

For procurement information email info@rctc.org.

All bidders are required to disclose any campaign contribution in an amount of more than $250 made by the bidder, and/or bidder’s agent, to any Commissioner within 12 months from the date of these Bid Documents/Request for Proposals (as applicable).

CURRENT BID OPPORTUNITIES

THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO OPEN IFB’S AT THIS TIME.

INVITATION FOR BIDS (click to view details)

ISSUED

DUE DATE

THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO OPEN CALL FOR PROJECTS AT THIS TIME.

CALL FOR PROJECTS (click to view details)

ISSUED

DUE DATE

AWARDED CONTRACTS

THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AWARDED RFP’S AT THIS TIME.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

AWARDED

Awarded to: Universal Protection Services, LP

Request For Proposals (RFP) No. 23-24-050-00 - Security Guard Services		 07/12/2023

Awarded to: Royal Coaches Auto Body and Towing

Request For Proposals (RFP) No. 23-45-060-00 - Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) Beat 35		 07/12/2023

Awarded to: HNTB, Mark Thomas & Company Inc., Evan Brooks Associates Inc., WSP USA Inc., HDR Engineering Inc., KOA Corporation, Dewberry Engineers Inc., Townsend Public Affairs

Request For Proposals (RFP) No. 23-31-055-00 - On-Call Grant Writing Services		 06/14/2023

Awarded to: MuniServices

Request For Proposals (RFP) No. 23-19-040-00 - Sales Tax Audit and Reporting Services		 05/10/2023

Awarded to: Amtech Elevator Services

Request For Proposals (RFP) No. 23-24-046-00 - Elevator Maintenance, Inspection and Repair Services		 05/10/2023

THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AWARDED RFQ’S AT THIS TIME.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

AWARDED

Awarded to: AECOM Technical Services, Jacobs Project Management Co., Kleinfelder Construction Services

Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 23-33-047-00 - Construction Management Services, Materials Testing, and Construction Surveying Services for the Construction Rail Station Capital improvement Projects		 06/14/2023

Awarded to: Parsons Transportation Group, Inc.

Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 23-31-041-00 - Completion of PA/ED for the SR-91 Eastbound Corridor Operations Project		 05/10/2023

THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AWARDED IFB’S AT THIS TIME.

INVITATION FOR BIDS

AWARDED

Awarded to: International Line Builders, Inc.

Invitation For Bid (IFB) No. 23-31-049-00 RCTC - Express Lanes Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Poles Project		 05/10/2023

Awarded to: Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs

Invitation For Bid (IFB) No. 23-31-053-00 RCTC - Channelizers		 05/10/2023

RAIL STATION VENDORS

RCTC allows vendors to operate at the Metrolink Train Stations in Riverside County. In order to be considered, a new vendor is required to review the incidental use policy, complete all required documentation, and return to RCTC for review.

Please contact RCTC at 951.787.7141 or by email at info@rctc.org, if you have any questions.

STATION ACTIVITIES

Station Parking Lot Improvements

Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station
Riverside-La Sierra Metrolink Station

Station Advertising

Individuals interested in conducting leafleting, solicitation, and/or political campaign activities at any of RCTC’s commuter rail stations must complete and submit a “Leafleting, Solicitation and/or Political Campaign Activities Permit Application” to the Commission’s Rail Department.  All procedures and policies regarding the application process and advertising activities are outlined in the Non-Commercial Advertising Policy document, click here to download.

Permits shall be issued for two month periods as follows (except in the case of election months and the month immediately preceding election dates):

  • January and February (Permit Period #1)
  • March and April (Permit Period #2)
  • May and June (Permit Period #3)
  • July and August (Permit Period #4)
  • September and Octrober (Permit Period #5)
  • November and December (Permit Period #6)

Applications for a particular permit period shall be due by the 19th day of the calendar month immediately preceding the particular permit period.

For questions, please contact RCTC’s Rail Department at 951.787.7141.  When completed, the Leafleting, Solicitation and/or Political Campaign Activities Permit Application together with a copy of  the material to be distributed should be e-mailed to info@rctc.org.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM

The Commission strongly encourages the utilization and participation of certified DBE firms in its contracting and procurement activities.

It is the Commission’s policy to ensure that DBEs have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in DOT-assisted contracts.  The Commission procurements will be administered without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin.

DBE Program Objectives
DBE Liaison Officer
DBE Certification