RFP 26038 Transit ITS-CAD AVL Update Project

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
PE-62960-NONST-2027-000000122
State
Georgia
Responses due

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Opportunity details come from ssl.doas.state.ga.us. Updated .

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The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia (ACCGov Transit) is requesting proposals for an Intelligent Transportation System combining Computer-Aided Dispatch and Automatic Vehicle Location capabilities for 32 vehicles, with proposals due September 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET and site visits available by appointment August 10–14, 2026.

The system must integrate GPS tracking with dispatch software to provide real-time vehicle location monitoring, fleet management, driver communication, and service disruption response from the dispatch center. Required capabilities include Automatic Passenger Counters with greater than 95% accuracy, mobile data terminals, automated voice annunciation in English and Spanish, real-time signage integration, GTFS feed provision, customer-facing website and mobile applications, and comprehensive National Transit Database–certified reporting. The vendor must deliver 24/7 emergency support with guaranteed response times from 90 minutes for fatal issues to 72 hours for minor issues.

The estimated project cost range is $1,000,000 to $1,950,000. Pricing must be submitted separately and reflect a five-year all-inclusive implementation and maintenance plan, including hardware, software, installation, training, warranty, annual support, fleet expansion capabilities, cellular/data connectivity, licensing fees, hosting, and diagnostic support. Upon system acceptance, ACCGov retains ownership of all hardware, software, and collected data.

The awarded contract commences upon execution and runs for one initial year with four optional one-year renewal terms, creating a potential five-year term. Proposals must remain valid for 180 days from opening. The vendor must maintain an adequate safety program and carry comprehensive insurance coverage including workers compensation and cyber liability. Questions are due August 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET; direct inquiries to Rena Durie, Senior Buyer, at (706) 400-6066 or accbids@accgov.com. Site-visit scheduling is available only during the posted window; contact Caitlin.mertzlufft@accgov.com.

Opportunity text

ACCGOV TRANSIT is seeking to procure an ITS solution to be implemented on 32 vehicles that comprise the current bus fleet. The ITS system will provide the following services to ACCGOV Transit: The system will provide the central intelligence network by combining GPS tracking with dispatch software. The AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) hardware will identify a vehicle's exact position in real-time, while the CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) software will allow operators to monitor the entire fleet, communicate with drivers, and manage service disruptions or detours from our dispatch center. Please note a site visit is strongly suggested and is available by appointment only from August 10, 2026 thru August 14, 2026 via email at Caitlin.mertzlufft@accgov.com.

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