Connect here for current RTA bid opportunities: PlanetBids Portal
Contract Opportunities
The RTA Administration Department is responsible for processing all purchasing requests of goods and/or services needed to fulfill its mission at the highest ethical standards utilizing the most cost effective methods while adhering to applicable codes, guidelines, regulations, rules and procedures.
The RTA utilizes a third party electronic procurement system to post contract opportunities. Vendors will need to register with RTA’s portal page on the site, PlanetBids, to receive procurement notifications and download procurement materials. Vendors who are currently registered with Planet Bids will not need to create a new profile. For technical support with the registration process, please contact support@planetbids.com.
For commonly asked questions, please see RTA’s Procurement FAQs.
For written inquiries, please contact the RTA Administration Department / Procurement:
San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority:
Attn: Procurement
253 Elks Lane
San Luis Obispo, CA 93402
Phone: (805) 781-4833
Fax: (805) 781-1291
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Pacific Time
(except for observed legal holidays)
For other questions, please contact the Administration Procurement staff:
Tania Arnold
Deputy Director, CFO
Phone: (805) 781-4397 Email: tarnold@slorta.org
Melissa Mudgett
Grants and Finance Manager
Phone: (805) 781-4467 Email: mmudgett@slorta.org
Accounting Department
Email: Accounting@slorta.org
Related Links:
- Procurement FAQs
- RTA Protest Procedures
- RTA Purchasing Policy & Purchasing Manual amended January 2025
- FTA Federal Clauses
- Tips for using PlanetBids
