Bus Shelters and Amenities

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) seeks a Contractor to provide bus stop shelters that enhance and incorporate elements of BFT's status as a large urban transit system and the rapidly growing community that we serve. Selected Shelters will be utilized at individual bus stops, in partnership with private and local entities, and at BFT Transit Centers.

The work specified includes the design, fabrication and delivery of prefabricated shelters including wall frame (s), roof, glass panels, anti-graffiti coating, and all required accessories and hardware for installation. Shelter shall be designed by a Registered Architect and structurally engineered. Shelters shall be stable when all windows, roof, fascia and ground fastening are removed. Shelters shall be vandal-resistant, maintenance free and completely weatherproof.

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) seeks a Contractor to design, fabricate, and deliver a family of prefabricated bus stop shelters that reflect the identity of BFT as a growing large urban transit system while providing improved comfort, durability, accessibility, and protection from the elements.

The Contractor shall provide a modular shelter system available in multiple standard sizes to accommodate varying passenger capacities and site constraints. The system shall include both standard footprint and narrow footprint shelter options suitable for constrained sidewalks and urban environments.

The work includes the design, engineering, fabrication, and delivery of prefabricated shelters complete with structural framing, roof system, glazing, anti-graffiti protection, concealed wiring pathways, mounting hardware, and all accessories required for installation. Shelters shall be designed by a Registered Architect and structurally engineered.

Requirements

• All aluminum shall conform to Aluminum Association standards.
• Shelter construction shall comply with all applicable ADA requirements.
• Use clear tempered safety glass or approved equivalent.
• Include all installation hardware and anchors; shipped knock-down.
• Submit drawings, engineering information, specifications, and installation requirements.
• Provide assembly instructions, parts lists, and installation time estimates.

Shelter Accessories and Options

• ADA-compliant bench
• Lean rail
• Trash receptacle
• Bicycle rack
• Bicycle repair station
• Solar power
• LED interior lighting with occupancy sensors
• Map/timetable display case
• Real-time passenger information display mounting systems

BFT will order a minimum of ten (10) shelters during the initial purchase and may purchase additional shelters of varying sizes throughout the possible five-year contract. Initial order shall be delivered within 120 calendar days after Notice to Proceed unless otherwise agreed upon.

Minimum three-year workmanship/material warranty and five-year finish warranty.

BFT prefers electronic submission of proposals. Please submit electronic responses via the BFT's OpenGov e-Procurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bft.

Proposals are due on Tuesday, **December 8, 2026 no later than 2:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)**.

If paper hard copy responses are to be made, they will be accepted and must be accompanied by an electronic copy on a USB key included in the response envelope.

No late proposal submittals will be allowed.

Proposals shall be valid for one-hundred twenty (120) calendar days from proposal due date.

These evaluation scores will be combined for a total possible score of 100. If applicable, Optional Interviews will be evaluated separately. [...] The interviews will then be allotted up to an additional thirty (30) points, totaling a grand possible total of 130.

Final selection, if any, will be made on a "best value" basis.