Scheduling & Dispatching Software for Transit Agencies in Ohio

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for Scheduling & Dispatching Software that enables transit agencies across Ohio to procure advanced transportation technology solutions. This multiple-award contract covers comprehensive software platforms designed to optimize transit scheduling, routing, and dispatching capabilities for urban, rural, public, and private transit agencies. The IDV supports various service modes including on-demand transit, paratransit, point-to-point transportation, first/last mile connections, and flexible routing, with specific technical requirements such as real-time vehicle tracking, dispatcher rerouting, passenger grouping, and ADA-compatible interfaces.

The IDV (Competitive Selection DOT00324-4) was awarded to multiple contractors, including The Routing Company, Ecolane USA, Inc., Foxster Opco LLC, Kevadiya, Inc., and Via Mobility, LLC. The contract period runs from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2028, covering the entire state of Ohio. As a competitive selection contract, it allows participating transit agencies to select software solutions that meet their specific operational needs, with pricing structured at approximately $375 per vehicle per month and potential annual increases of 3%. The contracting organization, ODOT's Department of Transportation, anticipates at least 30 agencies may utilize this statewide contract for procuring advanced transit technology solutions.