Innovative Mobility Solutions (IMS) at UTA Meets with Prospective Vendors for Upcoming Request for Proposal

Project Description: The Issuing Office is Utah Transit Authority
An event to prepare for the IMZ Operations/Services contract procurement (IMZ: Innovative Mobility Zones (: UTA On- Demand Microtransit and Other Innovative Mobility Services RFP. Attendance at the informal meeting is optional, and we welcome you to join us.
When: In Person Event: Monday, September 8, 2025 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time OR
Online Event: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time
Where: The in-person event, Innovative Mobility Solutions Prospective Vendor Informational Meeting will be held at the Utah Transit Authority Headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. This meeting is in Person ONLY.
In-person Location:
Utah Transit Authority Headquarters
669 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Conference Room: Golden Spike
In-person seating is limited. Seats will be reserved on a first-registered, first-served basis. Please refer to the registration link on this document to secure your spot. If in-person capacity is reached, organizations are encouraged to attend the event online at the link provided below:
Online Attendance:
*To register: use the link in this document and indicate that you will join online.
*Meeting Access: We will email you the Microsoft Teams link for the virtual meeting.
*Recording: A recording of the meeting will be provided to all attendees and all registrants.
Registration Form:
https://forms.office.com/r/NEvathPMKK
Please sign up for your preferred meeting option.
Who Should Attend:
* The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) invites businesses engaged in innovative transit operations to participate in its Innovative Mobility Solutions Prospective Vendor Information Meeting. This event is intended for organizations interested in responding to UTA's upcoming procurement for the current UTA On-Demand service and other new innovative services for IMZs.
Event Description
This event will provide details on the upcoming procurement for Innovative Mobility Zones (MZs) operations that support seamless, innovative transit services across multiple IMZs within the UTA service area, aligning with UTA's Five-Year and Long-Range Transit Plans. It will establish a master service agreement, allowing for future service area expansions or new services as needed. This initiative aligns with UTA's Five-Year Service Plan and Long-Range Transit Plan.
Anticipated Terms of the Procurement
*Procurement name: UTA On-Demand Microtransit and Other Innovative Mobility Services.
*The initial terms is three years (2027-2029), with two optional one-year renewals.
*This master service agreement allows for future service growth and new options, with all specific service orders contingent on annual budget approval.
*UTA may award multiple vendors.
*This contract for "Transportation as a Service" (TaaS) includes full solutions covering vehicles, drivers, and technology.
*All services will be:
ADA-accessible
Managed through a single UTA On Demand App, linked to the Transit App
Electronically integrated with UTA's fare system
*Continuing services are:
Microtransit
Software as a Service (SaaS) licensing for independent zones
Consulting support - future service design, modeling, partner coordination, etc.
*Potential new services may include:
TNC revenue operations
Low ridership shuttle service
Flexible holiday service
Advance booking ride reservation system
*Budget estimate: Not to exceed $150 million total over three years.
Anticipated Agenda
*Project overview
*Project scope
*Procurement schedule overview
*Overall RFP content overview
Questions?
Please use the Registration Form to submit any questions you have in advance of the informational meetings. The deadline for early question submissions is September 11, 2025. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions in real time during the meetings.
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