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Cloud-Hosted Computer-Aided Dispatch and Automatic Vehicle Location System

Overview


Software, Web & Mobile Development
Alexandria, Virginia, United StatesPosted: July 10th, 2026Deadline: August 18th, 2026

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SUMMARY


A vendor is sought to deliver a cloud-hosted turnkey CAD/AVL system for transit operations in Virginia. The solution should support real-time bus tracking, passenger information, operational monitoring, reporting, and communications tools.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


CONTRACT DURATION


120 months

TIMELINE


Advertisement: July 9th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: July 21st, 2026

Final Date for Vendor Questions: July 23rd, 2026

City Issues Responses to Vendor Questions: July 30th, 2026

Solicitation Responses Due: August 18th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE


July 23rd, 2026

CONTACTS


Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

Additional decision-makers and their departments

Issuing Agency


City Of Alexandria

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DESCRIPTION


The issuing organization seeks a vendor to provide a cloud-hosted, next-generation, turnkey Computer-Aided Dispatch and Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) system. The solution is intended to help staff manage transit operations more effectively by tracking bus locations, supporting operational oversight, and improving communication with customers.

The requested system should provide real-time bus arrival information and enable real-time tracking of buses. It should also support real-time wayside displays, monitoring of headway and schedule adherence, and operational visibility through map and grid views. Additional desired capabilities include performance indicators, customizable reporting modules, incident management, historical playback, event-based alerts, and broadcast messaging.

Questions related to the solicitation must be submitted no later than July 23, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due August 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 23, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by City Of Alexandria. The work is located in Alexandria, Virginia, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Transit technology firm specializing in CAD/AVL platforms
  • Experience delivering cloud-hosted software for public transportation agencies
  • Proven capabilities in real-time vehicle tracking and passenger information systems
  • Ability to provide turnkey implementation, integration, and ongoing support
  • Expertise in dispatch systems, schedule adherence monitoring, and operational analytics
  • Experience with reporting dashboards, alerts, messaging, and incident management tools

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