Bid guide
How to bid on Records & Information Management (RIM) for GoTriangle
What GoTriangle is buying and why it matters
GoTriangle, the Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority, is looking for information about commercially available solutions for Records and Information Management (RIM), Enterprise Search, and Information Discovery Platforms. This is a Request for Information (RFI), meaning GoTriangle is gathering details about what is available in the market.
For vendors, this is an opportunity to showcase your capabilities and solutions in these areas. Your response can help GoTriangle understand the current landscape of available technologies and services, potentially influencing future procurement decisions.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This RFI was published on August 28, 2026. The deadline for responses is September 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted before this exact time.
Since this is an RFI, the deadline is for submitting your information to GoTriangle. There will not be a public bid opening, as the agency is collecting data rather than evaluating formal proposals for award at this stage.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in professional services related to information technology, specifically in records management, enterprise search solutions, and information discovery platforms. Vendors with commercially available software or integrated platforms in these categories should consider responding.
The relevant category for this RFI is professional services, focusing on information management and IT solutions.
How to respond to this RFI
To access the full solicitation documents and respond, you need to visit North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The solicitation number is 1012-27-080. While viewing the posting and documents is public, responding requires a free eVP vendor registration.
Once registered, follow the instructions provided within the solicitation posting on the eVP for submitting your response. Be sure to submit your information before the deadline.
Practical tips for a competitive response
When preparing your response to an RFI, focus on clearly describing your solution's features, benefits, and how it addresses the stated needs for records and information management, enterprise search, and information discovery. Provide concrete examples or case studies if appropriate, without inventing facts not requested.
Ensure your response is well-organized and easy to understand. Highlight your unique selling propositions and any innovative aspects of your platform. Since this is an RFI, the goal is to inform the agency thoroughly about your capabilities and offerings.
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 Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority, doing business as GoTriangle; the original posting controls.