16120_Apr_7_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority (GBT) for a Paratransit Scheduling & Dispatching Software solution, solicitation number 16120. The RFP invites proposals from all vendors for a comprehensive demand response scheduling and dispatching software system, with the solicitation period running from June 9, 2023, at 7:00 AM EDT to July 14, 2023, at 3:00 PM EDT. The software solution is expected to provide robust functionality for managing paratransit transportation services, including capabilities for ride request processing, route optimization, and operational dispatching support.

The procurement does not specify an estimated total contract value, and the payment terms are designated as "Vendor Specified" with delivery terms of Free On Board Destination. The contact person for the solicitation is Ken Secskas, who can be reached at ksecskas@gogbt.com or at the Bridgeport Transit Authority located at 1 Cross Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, specific set-asides, or integration requirements with existing infrastructure. The RFP documents were to be made available after 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the posting date, and the solicitation appears to be open to all vendors capable of meeting the technical requirements for a demand response transit scheduling system.