When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 19, 2026. Questions must be submitted by May 27, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $240,074.

It was issued by City Of Manitowoc. The work is located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Transit technology provider with CAD/AVL platform experience. Capability to supply, install, and support AVL hardware. Experience delivering real-time passenger information websites and mobile apps. Familiarity with GTFS and public transportation data integrations. Professional services team for implementation, training, and ongoing support. Past performance with municipal or public sector transit agencies.

Cloud-Based Computer Aided Dispatch and Automatic Vehicle Location Software (Due June 19, 2026)

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United StatesPosted: May 14th, 2026Deadline: June 19th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a vendor to deliver a cloud-based CAD/AVL solution for transit operations, including software, hardware, installation, and a real-time public bus tracking interface. The contract term is one year.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least three years of organizational history in transit software management systems
Must provide a turn-key CAD/AVL product
Must have successfully installed/implemented proposed full ITS system at a minimum of three public transit systems
Must provide all hardware, software, and installation services
Must be compatible with existing fleet vehicles
Must provide a minimum one-year warranty on all hardware and equipment
Must provide 24/7 support for mission-critical components
Must be able to run on a standard PC with a supported operating system
Must be a cloud-hosted system requiring no installation on agency computers or servers

BUDGET

Verified

$240,074

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: May 13th, 2026

Last Day to Submit Questions: May 27th, 2026

Proposal Closing Date: June 19th, 2026

Evaluations Begin: June 22nd, 2026

Estimated Contract Award Date: July 13th, 2026

Estimated Contract Start Date: October 1st, 2026

BETA Testing: November 1st, 2026 to November 15th, 2026

Estimated Go-Live Date: November 30th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 27th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Manitowoc

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing agency seeks a vendor to provide a cloud-based computer aided dispatch (CAD) and automatic vehicle location (AVL) software solution, along with related hardware and professional services. The scope includes CAD/AVL software, AVL hardware, hardware installation, management software, covert alarm functionality, automated voice announcements, and support for General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS).

The solution must also include a public-facing website and bus tracking application that displays continuous vehicle movement on a map without requiring page reloads. The CAD/AVL system is expected to provide customers with real-time bus location information through a public interface.

The contract period is one year. Questions are due by May 27, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 19, 2026. Questions must be submitted by May 27, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $240,074.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Manitowoc. The work is located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Transit technology provider with CAD/AVL platform experience
Capability to supply, install, and support AVL hardware
Experience delivering real-time passenger information websites and mobile apps
Familiarity with GTFS and public transportation data integrations
Professional services team for implementation, training, and ongoing support
Past performance with municipal or public sector transit agencies

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