A variety of products and services are needed to ensure the DART provides safe, dependable and cost-effective public transportation. DART strives to obtain the best buy in terms of cost, quality, schedule and safety from its business partners. Please see below for current solicitations and contact award information. If you need assistance or require more information, please contact DART's Purchasing Department by phone at 515-283-8100 or email at dartprocurement@ridedart.com.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR OUTDOOR PASSENGER INFORMATION SIGNS
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority is seeking information from qualified firms on real-time digital and/or LED outdoor signs, as well as content management software available on the market to help it plan for future procurements. This is a Request for Information (RFI) and not a request for competitive pricing or a process for the agency to purchase. Responses to this solicitation are voluntary and does not bind DART or the respondent. No award will be made based upon the results of this RFI. Any procurements made by DART will be the subject of a separate process.
The RFI can be downloaded here: DART RFI FY19-I-002
Addendum Number 1: Questions and Answers to Questions
DART has extended the timeline for this RFI. Please see the notice below:
UNIFORM SERVICES - Request for Proposals
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority is seeking a contractor to provide Uniforms and Uniform-related Services for a term of 3 years plus 2 optional terms of 1 year each. DART employees are alotted an annual allowance for uniform purchases and DART's selected partner will provide the uniform offerings to the employees.
Appendix A - Price Proposal Form