Description
The Port Authority of Allegheny County is seeking a vendor to design, print, encode, and deliver a full suite of contactless smart‑fare media for its transit system over a two‑year period. The award will cover ten line items, including full‑fare cards, senior reduced‑fare cards, limited‑use die‑cut tickets, stacked tickets, and dual‑chip blank cards for both Year 1 and Year 2. All quantities must be priced together; the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder. The vendor must meet stringent technical specifications (MIFARE DESFire EV3, MIFARE Ultralight C, dual‑chip HID), maintain ISO‑27001 security, and provide a 50 % performance bond for contracts exceeding $100 k. Delivery of the full inventory is required by mid‑October 2026, with FOB delivery to the Port Authority’s Pittsburgh address.