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). Please click here for more information.

CURRENT BID OPPORTUNITIES

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

INVITATION FOR BIDS (click to view details)

ISSUED

DUE DATE
Invitation for Bid (IFB) No: 20-31-066-00 BigShot 500 Bituminous Applicator 8/27/2020 9/10/2020

Measure A Specialized Transit Program  

RCTC is committed to assisting those with special transit needs.  Through the Specialized Transit Program, RCTC has provided millions of dollars to public and non-profit transit operators to improve mobility and independence of seniors, low-income residents, and individuals with disabilities. The program is supported by Measure A, Riverside County’s voter-approved half-cent sales tax for transportation, and by federal funds.

The 2021 Measure A Specialized Transit Program Call for Projects was released January 13, 2021. Applications are due February 17, 2021 by 4 p.m. Please see guidelines and downloadable links to the application and budget files below.

For more information, please email specializedtransit@rctc.org or call (951) 787-7141.

Click here for the 2018 Measure A Specialized Transit Call for Projects Awards

Click here for the 2022 – 2024 Measure A Specialized Transit Application Guidelines

Click here to download the 2022 – 2024 Measure A Call for Projects Application

Click here to download the Final 2022 – 2024 Measure A Budget Form

Click here for the 2021 Public Transit – Human Services Coordination Plan for Riverside County

AWARDED CONTRACTS

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

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

AWARDED

Awarded to: Braughton Construction and Procell

Request For Proposals (RFP) No. 20-24-040-00 On-Call Maintenance and Repair Services for Commuter Rail Stations and Toll Facilities		 6/10/2020

Awarded to: Pepe's Towing Service; and Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing

Request For Proposals (RFP) No. 20-45-030-00 Freeway Service Patrol Beats 25 & 26		 4/8/2020

Awarded to: Eide Bailly LLP

Request For Proposals (RFP) No. 20-19-021-00 Audit Services		 3/11/2020

Awarded to: Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

Request For Proposals (RFP) No. 20-19-010-00 Risk Management and Broker Services		 1/8/2020

Awarded to: BofA Securities, Inc.; Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC; J.P. Morgan Chase; Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC; and Wells Fargo Securities

Request For Proposals (RFP) No. 20-19-015-00 Underwriting Services for RCTC Toll Financings		 12/11/2019

Awarded to: HNTB Corporation

Request For Proposals (RFP) No. 20-31-001-00 Express Lanes Consulting Services		 11/13/2019

Awarded to: Epic Land Solutions; Overland, Pacific & Cutler

Request For Proposals (RFP) No. 19-31-045-00 On-Call Right of Way Support Services		 4/10/2019

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

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

AWARDED

Awarded to: Falcon Engineering Services

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 20-31-033-00 Construction Management Services for the State Route 91 Corridor Operations Project		 5/13/2020

Awarded to: C&M Associates, Inc.; CDM Smith, Inc.; and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 20-13-019-00 On-Call Traffic and Revenue Consulting Services		 3/11/2020

Awarded to: WSP USA Inc.

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 19-31-058-00 Completion of Project Initiation Document (PID) for the Riverside County Next Generation Express Lanes Projects		 7/10/2019

Awarded to: Arcadis U.S., Inc.

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 19-31-030-00 Construction Management Services, Materials Testing, and Construction Surveying for the Interstate 15 / Railroad Canyon Road Interchange Improvements Project		 6/12/2019

Awarded to: HDR Engineering, Inc.

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 19-31-025-00 Completion of Project Approval/Environmental Document for the Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project - Southern Extension		 5/8/2019

Awarded to: Psomas

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 19-31-013-00 On-Call Right of Way Engineering and Surveying Services		 4/10/2019

Awarded to: Vali Cooper & Associates

Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 18-31-148-00 Construction Management Services - Interstate 215/Placentia Ave Interchange Improvements Project		 1/31/2019

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

INVITATION FOR BIDS

AWARDED

Awarded to: OHL USA

Invitation for Bid (IFB): No. 20-31-069-00 Construction on State Route 91 Corridor Operations Project		 8/12/2020

Awarded to: Riverside Construction Company

Invitation for Bid (IFB): No. 20-31-068-00 Construction Services for the Interstate 215 Placentia Avenue Interchange Project		 6/10/2020

Awarded to: Riverside Construction Company

Invitation for Bid (IFB): No. 20-31-034-00 Construction Services for the Interstate 15 Railroad Canyon Road Interchange and Related Work		 3/11/2020

Awarded to: SEMA Construction, Inc.

Invitation for Bid (IFB): No. 19-31-094-00 Construction State Route 91 Pachappa Underpass Completion Project and Related Work		 11/13/2019

Awarded to: Skanska USA Civil West

Invitation for Bid (IFB): No. 18-31-146-00 Construction on State Route 60 Truck Lanes		 1/09/2019

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