Central Ohio Transit Authority

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Location:: Columbus, OH
Country:: US

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COTA Bus Passenger Shelter Cleaning Service (Request For Proposal)
Posted
Oct 5, 2026
Closes
Nov 9, 2026
Services will include regularly scheduled cleaning of shelters, glass panels, benches, handrails, concrete pads, sidewalks, and other passenger-facing areas to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for cota customers. The contractor will also be responsible for identifying and reporting damaged equipment, responding to emergency cleaning requests, and providing snow and ice removal services as needed.
Real Estate Appraisal Review Services (Request for Proposal)
Posted
Sep 22, 2026
Closes
Oct 18, 2026
Provide independent real estate appraisal review services for projects, including support for bus rapid transit projects. Services may support right-of-way and related acquisition, partial acquisitions, temporary and permanent easements, relocations, excess-property transactions, and other real property activities.
Real Estate Right of Way Acquisition Services
Posted
Sep 22, 2026
Closes
Oct 22, 2026
The Central Ohio Transit Authority is requesting proposals for right-of-way and related acquisition services supporting bus rapid transit projects, including acquisitions, easements, relocations, and other real property activities. Proposers must be ODOT-prequalified for right-of-way services and comply with Federal Transit Administration Small Starts requirements, the Uniform Act, 49 CFR Part 24, and applicable FTA oversight requirements. The project is an open competitive RFP with proposals due October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and the contract period is five years.

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Columbus
County
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Franklin
Address
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1600 Mckinley Ave
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(614) 228-1776
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43222
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Performance Monitoring/Audit Committee Committee Minutes
Date: Jul 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed the unaudited financial reports for the period ending May 31, 2026, noting positive operating results and favorable sales tax performance. Operational updates covered ridership trends, challenges with the newer battery electric bus fleet affecting service reliability, and safety metrics. Additionally, the committee reviewed various resolutions concerning fund transfers, the adoption of a tax budget, and authorization for expenditures on vendor contracts related to uniforms, bus operator monitoring, transit corridor design, and employee student loan repayment services.
External Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed the Customer Experience Action Plan, which aims to improve transit service reliability through 44 specific initiatives. A government affairs update was provided regarding federal transit funding, the BUILD America 250 legislation, and potential appropriations. The committee discussed the role of the Accessible Transportation Advisory Committee in promoting transit accessibility and inclusive design for riders with disabilities. Furthermore, the committee received updates on the COTA Advisory Panel, which provides guidance on public transit development, and the development of the LinkUS public-facing dashboard intended to enhance project transparency and accountability.

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Earl JacksonChief Financial Officer

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Sophia MohrChief Innovation and Technology Officer

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Central Ohio Transit Authority RFPs

COTA Bus Passenger Shelter Cleaning Service (Request For Proposal)

Real Estate Appraisal Review Services (Request for Proposal)

Real Estate Right of Way Acquisition Services

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Central Ohio Transit Authority RFPs

COTA Bus Passenger Shelter Cleaning Service (Request For Proposal)

Real Estate Appraisal Review Services (Request for Proposal)

Real Estate Right of Way Acquisition Services

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