Scheduling & Dispatching Software for Transit Agencies in Ohio

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has established a statewide Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for scheduling and dispatching software targeting transit agencies across Ohio. This competitive selection contract enables urban, rural, public, and private transit providers to procure cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for comprehensive transportation management. The software offerings include features such as passenger registration, trip requesting, real-time scheduling, optimized routing, mobile applications, fare payment integration, and detailed reporting capabilities. Specifically designed to support multiple transit service types including demand response, fixed route, and paratransit, the contract provides flexible technological solutions for transportation agencies.

The IDV (Contract DOT00324-3) was awarded to multiple vendors including Kevadiya Inc., Ecolane USA, Inc., Foxster Opco LLC, The Routing Company, and Via Mobility, LLC. The contract period runs from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2028, with a statewide geographic coverage across Ohio. Kevadiya Inc., a woman-owned small business based in Pontiac, Michigan, is one of the prime contractors offering their TransTuitive software solution. The contract is a competitive selection type with tiered pricing based on fleet size, ranging from $12,000 for up to 12 vehicles annually, and includes implementation services such as system setup and training. ODOT anticipates at least 30 agencies will utilize this contract, which supports technological advancement in Ohio's transit infrastructure.