How to bid on Metrolink’s Systemwide Signage and Wayfinding Master Plan

What Metrolink is seeking

The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) is seeking proposals for services to create a systemwide signage and wayfinding master plan. The RFP is listed as a construction-category opportunity, and the detailed scope is in Attachment A – Scope of Services.

This opportunity may suit firms with relevant experience developing signage and wayfinding plans. Review the scope document to confirm the work fits your capabilities.

Key dates and the deadline

The RFP was published October 29, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The proposal deadline is December 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline. Plan to complete the portal submission in advance rather than waiting until the final minutes.

Who this opportunity may suit

This solicitation is relevant to firms that provide signage and wayfinding planning services. The supplied information does not describe specific qualifications or required team members, so check Attachment A and the full RFP for those details.

How to access and respond

Select “View the original posting” to open the solicitation on Metrolink’s PlanetBids portal. The scope, dates and document list are public; PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.

To download documents, receive addenda and submit electronically, register for a free PlanetBids vendor account with the agency. Review the solicitation and submit your proposal through the portal by the stated deadline.

Prepare a clear, complete proposal

Read Attachment A and the full RFP carefully, then organize your response around the requested services and submission instructions. Check the document list and review any addenda before submitting.

Use the pre-bid meeting to clarify questions through the process described in the solicitation. Allow time to check that your files are complete and that the electronic submission has been received in PlanetBids.