Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Ben Franklin Transit.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 6, 2026
Nov 10, 2026
Seeking qualified contractors in providing on-call services for bus stop construction and amenity installation throughout our service area.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Richland
County
The county where this buyer is located.
Benton
Address
Physical address of this buyer.
1000 Columbia Park Trl
Phone Number
Contact phone number for this buyer.
(509) 735-5100
Zip Code
Postal code for this buyer's location.
99352
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Ben Franklin Transit
The board meeting featured an employee appreciation segment honoring a Dial-A-Ride operator and an open public comment period. A report was delivered regarding the Citizens Advisory Network, specifically discussing an upcoming RideCo trial and interest in new vehicles. The board approved a resolution regarding the guaranteed maximum price for a facilities maintenance building contract. The agenda also included a presentation of the Q2 2026 Performance Report. Staff reports provided updates on legal matters, including contracts, RFPs, public records requests, and a grant program, as well as a CEO report detailing recent employee recognition and significant increases in ridership data.
The board meeting included an employee appreciation segment and a report from the Citizens Advisory Network regarding vehicle trials. Several consent agenda items were approved, encompassing personnel retirements, a college pass program, vehicle surplus declarations, software change orders, and the authorization of various contracts including land acquisition and labor relations services. Additionally, the CEO provided updates on transit performance metrics, new grant-funded initiatives for bus design, and community outreach efforts, while legal counsel reported on routine records request activities.
Public-sector contacts connected to Ben Franklin Transit.
The committee discussed the upcoming rollout and testing of the RideCo scheduling application and the addition of Wi-Fi services for paratransit. The meeting covered the decision to eliminate the downtown transit center in Kennewick and reviewed a request from the BFT Board regarding the evaluation of new transit vehicles. Members also deliberated on a fare-free pilot program, discussed service improvements such as audible stop announcements, and raised concerns regarding transit infrastructure like route shade and traffic safety.
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