TriMet operates bus, light rail (MAX), and commuter rail (WES) in the Portland metro area. Its capital program includes the Powell-Division BRT, SW Corridor light rail, and ongoing MAX modernization — creating consistent construction and IT opportunities.
Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon 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.
Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.
The contractors who win TriMet contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.
Register as a TriMet vendor at trimet.org/about/business-opportunities
Get TriMet DBE or SBE certification for federally funded contract preferences
Contact the TriMet Office of Civil Rights for DBE outreach
Monitor TriMet solicitations at trimet.org/about/business-opportunities for active RFPs
Attend TriMet industry days for capital program briefings in Portland
These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.
TriMet vendor portal + DBE/SBE certification. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.
Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon awards 25% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.
Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon spends approximately $400M+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $700M+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.
Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon 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 TriMet solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.