Although not a federal agency, CARTA procurement’s are governed by the Federal Transit Administration regulations. As such, please find the FTA Master Agreement: Federal Transit Administration Master Agreement.
Are you interested in doing business with local government agencies? If so, you have found your first step. Conducting business with CARTA may be a rewarding experience and we invite our business to compete for opportunities. There are small and large opportunities for local, regional and national businesses to do business with CARTA.
To participate as a registered DBE, you must be registered with the SCDOT. We also encourage and have programs for DBE and Small Businesses to participate in procurement opportunities.
In accordance with State Procurement Code and CARTA’s current contract for procurement services, please use the following contact information for any projects that have entered the active procurement process and for general information regarding CARTA procurement, send your email to askcarta@ridecarta.com or call (843) 724-7304.
Current open solicitations:
RFP: Management, Operations, and Maintenance Services: Fixed Route and Paratransit | Document Download | Deadline for submittals extended to: June 25, 2025 by 3 PM
Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is soliciting proposals from qualified Service Providers for the management, operations, and maintenance of their fixed route and paratransit public transportation system.
- Attachment A – Unsatifactory Performance Fees
- Addendum 1 – CARTA Transit Operator
- Addendum 2 – CARTA Operator
RFQ: Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) and Strategic Implementation Plan | Download | Deadline for submittals: May 8, 2025 by 3 PM
Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is soliciting qualifications proposals from Architecture and Engineering (A&E) firms to develop a Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) and Strategic Implementation Plan.
Past solicitations:
RFQ: On-Call Engineering Services – Bus Shelters & Amenities
RFP: Design Services – Public Transit & Workforce Development Center
IFB: Armored Transport Services
IFB: CARTA Overhead Bus Charging Station Installation | Download
Addendum #1_IFB-CARTA Overhead Bus Charging Station Installation_10.25.24
IFB-CARTA Overhead Bus Charging Station Installation_Bid Item Sheet
- Appendix A_Design Plans_Final 9.29.23
- Appendix B_Electrical Design Plans_Final 9.29.23
- Appendix C_Electrical Service Drawing
- Appendix D_Electrical Charging Cabinet Spec Sheet
- Appendix E_Power Cabinet Hardware and Installation Manual
- Appendix F_Pantograph Spec Sheet
- Appendix G_NBPTD Pantograph Top-Down Hardware and Installation
- Appendix H_Mast Arm and Pole Diagram
- Appendix I_Mast Arm Installation Guide
- Appendix J_Dominion Energy Underground Commercial Electrical Service Specification
RFP: Battery Electric Bus Charging Management Software
RFP: Management, Operations and Maintenance Services: Fixed Route & Paratransit
RFP: Transportation Network Company (TNC)
RFP: Real Time Location System
CARTA Parking Lot Expansion – North Charleston, SC
Design-Bid-Build Services: Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure Request for Proposals
CHATS Travel Demand Model Expansion
CARTA Parking Lot Expansion – North Charleston
Post Mounted Solar Lighting Addendum 1
Transportation Network Company
Transportation Network Company Addendum #1
Underground Storage Tank Compliance
Armored Transport Services IFB
IFB Armored Transport Services – Addendum #1
IFB Armored Transport Services
Invitation to Bid Melnick Park and Ride Facility
IFB Facility Repairs Leeds Ave.
Website Design and Redevelopment RFP//
Farebox Management System RFP//
