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Procurement

RFPs, RFQs, and contract awards for program management, design-build, and delivery.

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Procurement

MBTA commuter rail operating costs exceed contract by $1 billion

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's commuter rail operations have cost significantly more than contracted amounts, with additional cost increases anticipated. The agency faces mounting financial pressures from operational spending overruns.

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Bloomington Transit approves Keolis management contract in close vote

Bloomington Transit's board voted 3-2 to award a management contract to Keolis, with a board member announcing his departure following the decision. The narrow approval highlights internal disagreement over the procurement choice.

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MTA seeks contractor for $6.97B Second Avenue subway extension

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has issued a request for qualifications for the final construction contract on the Second Avenue Subway extension project, a major capital initiative valued at nearly $7 billion.

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Sound Transit shortlists four builders for West Seattle light rail project

Sound Transit has advanced four construction firms to the next phase for building the West Seattle light rail bridge and guideway, moving forward with the competitive procurement process for this major capital project.

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MTA announces largest bus fleet upgrade in over ten years

The New York MTA is planning a major modernization of its bus fleet, representing the agency's most significant vehicle procurement initiative in more than a decade. This upgrade will impact capital planning and procurement timelines for the transit system.

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MTA issues RFP for 650 new CNG buses to replace aging fleet

The MTA is issuing a request for proposals to procure 650 compressed natural gas buses as part of a fleet modernization initiative. This procurement represents a significant capital investment in transit vehicle replacement.