Description
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) is proceeding with a sole‑source procurement to install real‑time passenger information (RTPI) displays on 1,446 JCDecaux‑owned bus shelters across the city. The scope includes fitting each shelter with a digital panel, a text‑to‑speech button for accessibility, and a communications feed to receive live bus‑arrival data. The contract will run for a base term of 1,763 calendar days (approximately 4.8 years) beginning September 1 2026, with an optional extension through March 2035. The solicitation is an RFI/Expression of Interest that — while technically a sole‑source award — invites vendors to express interest by August 26 2026. No budget figures are disclosed in the provided documents.
• Install digital RTPI panels on 1,446 bus shelters.
• Provide accessibility‑compliant text‑to‑speech functionality.
• Deploy and maintain a communications feed for real‑time data.
• Perform work under a sole‑source contract lasting roughly five years, beginning 9/1/2026.