Description
The City of Santa Fe is seeking to purchase farebox and ticket vending machines from Flowbird America Inc. The purchase is being made as a sole source purchase, as Flowbird is believed to be the only manufacturer and distributor of these specific products. The scope of work includes the provision of 55 Axio validators, 3 Strada ticket vending machines, and 2 Astreo ticket vending machines, as well as software and hardware for the management of the fare collection system. The system will include features such as open payment, fare capping, and real-time reporting. The contract term is for four years, with the option to extend for additional years.
Some key features of the system include:
• Axio validators with contactless payment capabilities and QR code scanning
• Strada and Astreo ticket vending machines with cash and credit card payment options
• Flowbird Hub software for real-time monitoring and management of the system
• Open payment capabilities using credit cards or mobile wallets
• Fare capping and real-time reporting
• Customer web portal and mobile app for account management and fare purchases
• Integration with existing transit systems and infrastructure