Paratransit Scheduling & Dispatching Software

The Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority (GBT) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Paratransit Scheduling & Dispatching Software, specifically seeking a comprehensive Demand Response Scheduling and Dispatching Software and Support solution. The procurement, identified by Solicitation Number 18922, is focused on acquiring advanced software capabilities for managing paratransit scheduling and dispatching operations. The RFP documents will be available starting November 6, 2023, at 3:00 PM EST, with proposals due by December 19, 2023, at 3:00 PM EST. A vendor question and answer period is scheduled from November 6, 2023, at 3:15 PM EST through December 4, 2023, at 4:30 PM EST, during which potential bidders can seek clarification about the solicitation. The software solution is expected to support efficient demand response transportation services, though specific technical requirements and detailed evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined in the available documents. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, and payment terms will be vendor-specified.

The RFP is open to all vendors without any specified set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational type, including no explicit provisions for disadvantaged enterprises. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. The solicitation does not disclose an estimated total contract value, budget range, or potential contract duration. Additionally, the documents do not mention any specific line items or quantitative specifications for the software procurement. Interested vendors should contact Ken Secskas at the Bridgeport Transit Authority, located at 1 Cross Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610, for further information about the solicitation. The contract opportunity is geographically focused on serving Fairfield County in the state of Connecticut, specifically targeting the paratransit transportation needs of the Greater Bridgeport region.