Ferry Transit Services

The Regional Transit Authority of New Orleans (RTA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive ferry transit services for the New Orleans area. The contract will cover all aspects of ferry operations, including vessel provisioning, crew staffing, maintenance, scheduling, safety compliance, and customer service, in accordance with the detailed Scope of Work referenced in RFP #2026‑033. Vendors must register on the RTA Procureware portal to obtain the full solicitation documents and submit a formal proposal by the deadline. A pre‑proposal conference and optional site visit are scheduled to give prospective bidders insight into the facilities and operational expectations. The RTA emphasizes compliance with DBE goals and nondiscrimination policies. • Service area: New Orleans waterways (Lake Pontchartrain, Mississippi River) • Required deliverables: Vessel operation, crew management, maintenance, safety reporting, fare collection, and performance metrics • Contract type: Full‑service ferry operations (likely multi‑year) • Mandatory registration on Procureware to access documents and submit proposals • Pre‑proposal conference: 10/13/2026 (optional) with site visit the same day • Proposal submission deadline: 10/27/2026 2:00 PM CT • Evaluation criteria include technical capability, experience, cost, and DBE participation