Fare Media RFP

Quote Request Fare Media for GFI FastFare Fare Box The Duluth Transit Authority is seeking quotes to purchase 50,000 One Ride tickets for delivery no later than thirty days after proof approval. Quotes are due at the DTA no later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Respondents shall provide a cost for printing and delivery charges to the DTA. Respondents may be asked to provide a sample for testing to verify that the proposed media will work correctly in the DTA’s fare boxes. Quotes can be emailed in a .pdf attachment to: nbrown@duluthtransit.com, (preferred) or submitted via regular mail to: Nancy Brown Duluth Transit Authority 2402 West Michigan Street Duluth, MN 55806 An example of the transfer ticket is attached. The DTA will provide a high quality color template to the successful bidder. Price for 50,000 One Ride tickets $_________________________________ Delivery $_________________________________ Tax (as

applicable) $_________________________________ Company Name:_____________________________________________ Signature:__________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________________________ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. Paper Transfer Card Specification: Material Prestriped, GFI paper, .007, dustless, TPPR, prenumbered Length 3.375 inches Width 2.125 Front Cover 4 colors Back Colors 0 Packaged 2,000 per box 10 boxes per container Magnetic Requirements Type 2750 OE Width 0.375 1. The Magnetic Stripe Specifications must meet GFI Genfare Technical Specifications for Use in GFI Fare Collection/Vending Equipment-Magnetic Tickets 2. Vendors who have not sold this media to the DTA before must include (at no charge to the DTA) a minimum of five (5) sample magnetic media passes with their RFQ response package for testing in GFI Fare Collection equipment in use by the DTA. The magnetic media passes will be tested on the basis of product performance and their ability to meet the technical specifications. When the Respondent’s submitted sample magnetic media passes successfully meet the testing requirements, their RFQ response package will be accepted for consideration. Ticket example: Ticket number starts with 400001