How to bid on a web-based docket management system for CTA

What CTA is buying

The Chicago Transit Authority is seeking proposals for a web-based docket management system under solicitation B26OP01976.

The contract may run for up to three years, with two one-year options. This opportunity may suit firms that provide docket management technology and related services.

Deadline and timing

The listed deadline is November 2, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET. The opportunity description does not provide additional information about what happens at the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFP is relevant to technology vendors that offer web-based docket management systems. Review the solicitation documents for the specific requirements and any eligibility details; those details are not included in the opportunity summary.

How to access and respond

Select “View original source” to open the opportunity page on CTA’s Bonfire procurement portal. You can view the opportunity publicly without an account.

Register a free vendor account in Bonfire to download the solicitation files and submit your response before the deadline. Use the full solicitation documents for the complete response instructions.

Prepare a clear, competitive proposal

Read the full solicitation carefully and make a checklist of every requested item, format, and submission step. Use the requirements in the documents rather than assumptions about what CTA needs.

Explain clearly how your system addresses the stated requirements, and provide relevant examples or supporting materials when the solicitation requests them. Leave time to complete the Bonfire submission and confirm that it has been submitted before the deadline.