How to bid on transit employee uniforms for Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority

What AAATA is seeking

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, also known as AAATA, TheRide, and The Authority, is conducting market research on a comprehensive uniform program for transit employees. Uniforms are for purchase, not rent or lease.

The uniforms may serve motor coach operators, bus mechanics, facility service employees, information specialists, supervisors, and other staff designated by the Authority. Because this is an RFI, the agency is seeking information from qualified suppliers.

Key dates and the deadline

The RFI was published October 20, 2026. Questions are due October 29, 2026, and responses are due November 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Plan to submit before the closing time. The notice says responses are submitted through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs; check the full notice for the applicable submission instructions.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit uniform suppliers that can provide purchase-only programs for a range of transit employee roles. Suppliers should be prepared to describe how their offerings could serve the listed employee groups.

How to access and respond

Use the “View original source” option to open the solicitation on BidNet Direct. The solicitation is RFI 2027-01.

The title and dates are public. Sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents, and addenda. Submit your response through BidNet Direct or follow the notice’s directions before the deadline.

Prepare a useful RFI response

Read the full notice and all addenda before drafting. Note the response instructions and any details the agency requests, and send questions by October 29 if clarification is needed.

Explain your purchase-only uniform capabilities in clear, specific terms. Organize the response around the employee groups named in the RFI, and review the final submission for completeness and timely delivery.