Laketran strives to provide its passengers and taxpayers with the highest quality goods and services, at the best value. It uses this philosophy to buy the wide range of goods and services needed to provide the high-quality public transportation Lake County enjoys.
Laketran encourages all potential contractors to review our Terms & Conditions prior to submitting any proposals or quotes.
Questions and concerns can be addressed to the procurement team at Laketran_Procurement@laketran.com.
Current Solicitations:
Invitation to Bid #2606 – Propane Autogas
Bids Due by: 2:00 p.m., October 28, 2026
There will be a public bid opening at 2:30 p.m. on October 28 at Laketran Headquarters – 555 Lakeshore Blvd., and via Microsoft Teams.
Questions & Answers: October 8, 2026
Questions & Answers: October 14, 2026 – Response to Question #4
Request for Quotations – Water Heater Replacement
Quotes Due by: 12:00 p.m., October 30, 2026
Request for Proposals # 2607 – Fleet Management Software
This is Step One of a Two-Step Competitive Bidding Process
Technical Proposal Due by: 12:00 p.m., November 11, 2026
There will be a Pre-Proposal Conference at 11:00 a.m. on October 28 at Laketran Headquarters – 555 Lakeshore Blvd., and via Microsoft Teams.
For all other information regarding this or other Laketran contract services, please contact our Director of Compliance and Development at 440-350-1022 or email Laketran_Procurement@laketran.com.
Bidder’s List Registration
Vendors interested in being added to a bidder’s list or submitting pricing for goods and services are encouraged to complete a Vendor Registration Form.
Projected 2026 Procurement Schedule
Download here.
DBE Goal & Policy Statement
DBE program goals are currently on hold pending recertification of DBEs statewide. DBE firms are encouraged to complete the Vendor Registration Form for all contract opportunities.
For more information, please contact Laketran’s DBE Liaison Officer, Andrea Aaby at 440-350-1022 & Laketran_Procurement@laketran.com.
Laketran’s DBE Program Policy Statement can be viewed here.
Bus Advertising
Laketran internal and external vehicle advertising is handled by Eagle Advertising. For more information, please contact Eagle Advertising at 216-881-0800 or info@eagleadvertisingusa.com.