26-SR-014 Bus Routing, Fleet Management, GPS, and School Planning Solutions

Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) in Maryland is soliciting bids for comprehensive bus routing, fleet management, GPS, and school planning solutions through solicitation 26-SR-014. This procurement seeks an integrated software and services platform to optimize transportation operations, manage the school bus fleet, provide real-time GPS tracking capabilities, and support strategic school planning initiatives. The solicitation documents are available for download on the HCPS website at www.hcps.org/departments/BusinessServices/purchasing.aspx, and prospective bidders are required to monitor the site for any addenda issued prior to the bid opening. The deadline for submission of written questions is 2:30 pm local time on May 19, 2026, with the overall bid due date set for June 10, 2026. Bidders should direct all inquiries to sara.rowe@hcps.org and are advised to check the HCPS website regularly for updates and modifications to the procurement requirements.

The solicitation documents do not specify any particular set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendors, or existing technology integration requirements based on the information provided. Additionally, the notice does not disclose a specific budget range or award value for this contract. Following evaluation by HCPS procurement staff, the Contract Award Report will be posted on the HCPS procurement webpage at https://www.hcps.org/departments/BusinessServices/procurement.aspx (under Solicitation Results) after final approval by the Board of Education of Harford County, if required. Interested vendors should prepare comprehensive proposals addressing all required capabilities and be prepared to demonstrate their qualifications in delivering these integrated transportation and planning solutions.