Scheduling & Dispatching Software for Transit Agencies in Ohio

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT00324-1 is a statewide contract designed to procure advanced scheduling and dispatching software for transit agencies across Ohio. The contract enables urban, rural, public, and private transit providers to access comprehensive transportation management technology solutions. Specifically, the IDV covers software licenses for trip scheduling, mobile applications, automated passenger counting systems, interactive voice response capabilities, on-board WiFi, and integrated reporting tools. The technology solutions are intended to enhance operational efficiency, with capabilities including real-time optimization, automated vehicle location tracking, dispatcher rerouting, passenger grouping, and comprehensive service data integration.

The IDV was awarded to multiple contractors, including Ecolane USA Inc as a prime vendor, with a contract period from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2028. The competitive selection process involved 63 notified vendors, with six ultimately meeting minimum specifications, including Ecolane, Foxster Opco LLC, Kevadiya Inc, The Routing Company, and Via Mobility, LLC. The contract covers the entire state of Ohio and is structured as a multiple-award indefinite delivery vehicle, allowing transit agencies to select pre-approved vendors for scheduling and dispatching software. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, individual agency implementation costs range from approximately $56,936 to $146,069, with additional options for hardware, training, and supplementary technological services.