Cloud-Based Student Transportation Routing Software
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Issuance of RFP: September 16th, 2026
Questions Deadline: October 1st, 2026
Proposal Deadline: October 16th, 2026
Round 2 - Pilot: October 2026 – December 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Denver Public Schools
DESCRIPTION
The organization seeks a vendor to provide, acquire, and implement a comprehensive cloud-based student transportation routing and operations software suite. The solution will replace legacy software and support bus route optimization, student safety, fleet maintenance, and communication with parents and district stakeholders.
The platform must be delivered through a contractor-hosted web application using a cloud or Software as a Service model, without requiring in-house hosting or maintenance. It should provide enterprise-grade administrative controls, centralized operational rule management, and access controls for multiple user types. Required capabilities include dispatching interfaces for assigning and tracking drivers and bus monitors, real-time GPS status indicators and late alerts, live reporting for route deviations and on-time arrivals, and an integrated GIS map combining vehicle tracks with student ridership data.
The system must also integrate with the existing Student Passcard QR code tracking system to process student boarding and deboarding events through tablet cameras or peripheral scanning hardware. Scheduling functionality should accommodate complex school calendars, including date-specific, weekly, monthly, and biweekly adjustments for late starts and early releases. Questions must be submitted by October 1, 2026, and proposals are due October 16, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due October 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 1, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Denver Public Schools. The work is located in Denver, Colorado, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Cloud transportation software provider with student transportation expertise
- Experience implementing routing, dispatch, GPS tracking, and fleet operations platforms
- Proven capability integrating QR code or student ridership systems
- Strong SaaS security, access control, support, and implementation capabilities
- Experience serving school districts or other education-sector transportation organizations
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