ProcurementPro
Starting in FY26, IMD started requiring the utilization of National RTAP's ProcurementPRO tool for all Procurements over $15K.
The ProcurementPRO tool is designed to work for micro-purchases (less than $15,000), small purchases ($15,000 to $350,000), and large purchases (above $350,000). IMD is only requiring use of the tool for purchases above $15k.
Access to ProcurementPRO can be found on the National RTAP page here: https://www.nationalrtap.org/Technology-Tools/ProcurementPRO
You will need to setup a login your first time accessing the portal.
Training was conducted on May 7th, 2025 and was recorded, see link below.
Recording
To find out more, click here - ProcurementPRO
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Statewide Vehicle Contract
New RFP Preparation Timeline
- On 06/25/25, IMD released a Survey to all agencies to share their opinion on vehicle and option needs. We received 70 responses and have analyesed all of the feedback. Two feedback sessions were completed in late July to discuss the feedback we received and seek more details.
Statewide Light Transit Vehicle Invitation for Bid (IFB) – IFB Review Stage- On 07/19/25, we held a Transit Agency Vehicle Spec Discussion Session (General Session). This was open to all agencies. Discussion was on the following vehicle sizes; Minivans, SUVs, Light Commercial Vehicles, Cutaways and 20-25 Foot Buses and options available and desired.
- The IFB has been completed and review by NCDOT Purchasing has been completed.
- NCDOA is in Final Review as of early March.
- NCDOT-Purchasing will post the bid March 2026.
Statewide Large Bus Invitation for Bid (IFB) - IFB Creation Stage
- On 07/31/25, we held a Transit Agency Vehicle Spec Discussion Session (Large Bus Session). This was open to all Urban agencies and agencies that expressed interest in the following vehicle sizes; 30-35 Foot Heavy Duty Buses, 35-40 Foot Heavy Duty Buses and Larger than a 40' Heavy Duty Buses also included information on options available and desired.
- Spec and IFB Creation has started.
- A stakeholder meeting took place on Tuesday January 29th, 2026.
- Complete IFB Creation in March/April.
- Post bid in May/June 2026.
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Transit Software Solution Statewide Contracts
- This statewide contract was put in place to help alleviate the administrative burden of having to do individual RFPs for software procurement, but it does not eliminate the ability for agencies to do their own procurement process.
- This contract does not obligate any agencies to use these vendors, and it does not exclude the usage of any other scheduling software.
Agencies are allowed to continue with their existing contract and extend their contracts, as necessary. - NCDOT-IMD held vendor demonstrations after award to show what software solutions are currently being offered under the statewide contract. Proposals and Contract Terms are below.
Approved Contracts:
RIDECO
Spare Labs
Via Mobility
Foxster Opco (Tripmaster by CTS)
Questions should be directed to Chris Dodson - cbdodson@ncdot.gov
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