Universal FareGate Access Program

South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (“TransLink”) is responsible for planning, financing and operating the public transportation system throughout Metro Vancouver. TransLink’s operating companies include Coast Mountain Bus Company Ltd. (CMBC), British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) and West Coast Express Ltd. (WCE) and TransLink Security Management Ltd. (TSML). Additional information is available at www.translink.caProject Summary:
TransLink is interested in understanding the current market for systems like the Universal Faregate Access Program (UFGAP), as descried in the Event.  Including design and hardware considerations, as well as options for ongoing operations and maintenance support.
Please note TransLink does not disclose its budgetary information.

Action Required:
If you are interested in this Request for Information, and to view the event, visit the Ariba posting here: http://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/13838035 and click on "Respond to Posting" and you will be redirected to the Event.
If you are not interested, click on "Not Interested" and no further action is required.
Once in the RFI Event, you can further click on "Intends to Participate" and proceed to prepare your proposal. Your proposal is received by TransLink only after you click on 'submit" on or before the Closing Date.

If you are no longer interested in this solicitation, click "Decline to Respond" and no further action is required.

Questions?
Interested Suppliers MUST use the Event  Message board function in the Event to send your specific questions to TransLink. This is the ONLY WAY have your questions reviewed by the procurement person in charge of this Event. Suppliers are respectfully asked not to call or contact any personnel at TransLink regarding this ongoing competition process.  
Thank you,  
TransLink Strategic Sourcing Department