City of Wausau - Metro Ride - Transportation Department - CAD / AVL Consulting Services

The City of Wausau's Transit Department, Metro Ride, is seeking qualified consulting firms to provide Computer-Aided Dispatch and Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD-AVL) consulting services through a Request for Proposal (RFP). The procurement aims to assess Metro Ride's CAD-AVL needs, develop comprehensive specifications, and ensure quality assurance through factory acceptance testing and implementation. Key deliverables include developing systems with sixteen desired capabilities, such as real-time GTFS, operations dashboard, electronic fare collection, passenger counting, fixed-route scheduling, and paratransit management. Proposals were due by 4:00 p.m. CDT on July 10, 2023, with submissions requiring one sealed envelope containing an original and three physical copies plus an electronic USB copy. The evaluation criteria are weighted, with 38% focused on requirements fit, 20% on cost, 15% on performance record, 15% on project approach, 2% on proposal quality, and 10% on firm resources. The project timeline includes an evaluation period by August 4, 2023, with anticipated contract execution by September 1, 2023.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations, but it incorporates federal transit requirements including civil rights provisions and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation guidelines. Metro Ride currently operates without a CAD/AVL system and uses in-house data management applications, indicating a significant technology upgrade opportunity. The contract will be governed by Wisconsin law and will require proposers to submit certifications of eligibility, including non-debarment status and noncollusion bidding certification. The City will withhold 30% retainage until final system acceptance, and the project involves upgrading a fleet of 22 Gillig low-floor buses and four Chevrolet/Glaval cutaway paratransit vehicles that currently operate Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive requirements suggest a substantial investment in modernizing Metro Ride's technological infrastructure and operational capabilities.