Bid guide
How to bid on CTA’s Hosted Risk Management System and Maintenance RFP
What CTA is buying
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is seeking a hosted, web-based risk management information system and related maintenance services under RFP B26OP04192. The contract may run for up to five years, with two one-year options.
This opportunity may interest technology vendors that provide hosted risk management systems and related maintenance services.
Deadline and submission timing
Responses are due November 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET. Your submission must be handled through Bonfire before the deadline.
Check the solicitation documents in Bonfire for the submission requirements and plan to allow time to complete the response in the portal.
Who this opportunity suits
This RFP is relevant to technology firms that can provide a hosted web-based risk management information system and support it with maintenance services.
Review the full solicitation to determine whether your firm can meet the stated requirements and contract terms, including the possible options.
How to access and respond
Use “View original source” to open the opportunity page on Bonfire in a web browser. The opportunity can be viewed publicly without an account.
To download documents and submit a response, register a free vendor account in Bonfire. Follow the posting and solicitation documents for the response process.
Prepare a clear, competitive response
Read the full solicitation before deciding how to respond. Make a checklist of every requested item, format, and submission step, and confirm that your response addresses each one.
Explain how your hosted system and maintenance services fit the stated requirements. Review your response for completeness and allow time to submit through Bonfire before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Chicago Transit Authority (CTA); the original posting controls.