Scheduling & Dispatching Software for Transit Agencies in Ohio

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT00324-2 is a statewide contract for Scheduling & Dispatching Software designed to support transit agencies across Ohio. The contract enables urban, rural, public, and private transit providers to procure comprehensive software solutions for transportation management. Specifically, the IDV covers advanced technological capabilities including dispatcher rerouting, passenger grouping, service data integration, client data capture, trip denial tracking, web interfaces, vehicle tracking, and mobile application options. The software solutions are intended to enhance transit agency operational efficiency, with specific focus on demand response and fixed route transit services.

The IDV was awarded to five prime contractors: Ecolane USA, Inc., Foxster Opco LLC (dba CTS Software), Kevadiya, Inc., The Routing Company, and Via Mobility, LLC. The contract was executed by ODOT and will run from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2028, covering the entire state of Ohio. As a competitive selection and multiple-award contract, participating transit agencies can select from these vendors based on their specific technological needs and budget constraints. While precise total contract value is not specified, individual agency implementations range from approximately $42,674 to $83,998, with options for five-year agreements or shorter contract periods. Rural transit agencies will have purchase orders processed directly through ODOT, while urban transit agencies require additional ODOT approval before finalizing contracts.