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Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority

MARTA

MARTA operates heavy rail and bus transit in the Atlanta metro area, with a $2.7B More MARTA capital program funding system expansion, station renovation, and bus fleet electrification across the region.

$600M+
Annual Contract Spend
$1B+
Annual Budget
30%
Small Business %
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Set-Aside & Small Business History

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.

30%
Small Business
N/A
SDVOSB
N/A
WOSB
N/A
HUBZone
N/A
8(a)

What MARTA Buys

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.

Rail construction
Station renovation
IT systems
Engineering services
Bus procurement
Facilities management

How to Get on MARTA's Radar

The contractors who win MARTA contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.

1

Register as a MARTA vendor at itsmarta.com/business-center/doing-business

2

Get MARTA DBE or SBE certification for contract preferences

3

Contact the MARTA Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity for DBE outreach

4

Monitor MARTA solicitations at itsmarta.com for active RFPs

Attend MARTA industry days for More MARTA capital program briefings

Key Programs & Contract Vehicles

01More MARTA $2.7B capital plan
02Clifton Corridor transit study
03Bus fleet electrification
04Station accessibility improvements
05Proctor Creek rail extension

Top NAICS Codes at MARTA

These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.

236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
$2.5M avg →
237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
$5.2M avg →
238210Electrical Contractors
$850K avg →
541512Computer Systems Design Services
$1.8M avg →
541330Engineering Services
$2.2M avg →
561210Facilities Support Services
$1.2M avg →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register as a vendor with MARTA?

MARTA vendor portal + DBE/SBE certification. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.

What certifications help with MARTA contracts?

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority awards 30% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.

What does MARTA spend on contracts annually?

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority spends approximately $600M+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $1B+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.

How do I find active MARTA solicitations?

Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every MARTA solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.