Request For Proposals

Connect here for current RTA bid opportunities: PlanetBids Portal

Contract Opportunities

The RTA Administration Department is responsible for processing all purchasing requests of goods and/or services needed to fulfill its mission at the highest ethical standards utilizing the most cost effective methods while adhering to applicable codes, guidelines, regulations, rules and procedures.

The RTA utilizes a third party electronic procurement system to post contract opportunities. Vendors will need to register with RTA’s portal page on the site, PlanetBids, to receive procurement notifications and download procurement materials. Vendors who are currently registered with Planet Bids will not need to create a new profile.  For technical support with the registration process, please contact support@planetbids.com.

The RTA is dedicated to ensuring full and open competition and strives to include as many potential sources as possible in the procurement process. We especially encourage local, small businesses and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) to register with the RTA.  The RTA promotes DBE participation in our projects and has adopted a DBE Program Goal of 0.5% for federally funded projects awarded through September 30, 2026. We are eager to work with qualified DBE vendors who are ready, willing, and able to help us advance the RTA’s mission. To find certified DBE firms to include in your proposal, visit https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights/dbe-search.

For commonly asked questions, please see RTA’s Procurement FAQs.

For written inquiries, please contact the RTA Administration Department / Procurement:
San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority:
Attn: Procurement
253 Elks Lane
San Luis Obispo, CA 93402
Phone: (805) 781-4833
Fax: (805) 781-1291

Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Pacific Time
(except for observed legal holidays)

For other questions, please contact the Administration Procurement staff:
Tania Arnold
Deputy Director, CFO, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO)
Phone: (805) 781-4397           Email: tarnold@slorta.org

Melissa Mudgett
Grants and Finance Manager
Phone: (805) 781-4467           Email: mmudgett@slorta.org

Accounting Department
Email:  Accounting@slorta.org

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