When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $80,000.

It was issued by City and County of San Francisco. The work is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Telematics and fleet-management technology provider. Experience delivering scalable end-to-end fleet platforms. Expertise in vehicle diagnostics, connectivity, and data analytics. Demonstrated knowledge of security controls and Criminal Justice Information Services requirements. Proven record of implementing integrations, APIs, and customer support programs.

Comprehensive Telematics Solution (Due October 23, 2026)

Overview

Transportation, Fleet & Logistics

San Francisco, California, United StatesPosted: September 17, 2026Deadline: October 23, 2026

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SUMMARY

This procurement seeks an end-to-end telematics platform for a diverse fleet, with capabilities spanning vehicle monitoring, diagnostics, security, compliance, analytics, integrations, and implementation support. The solution should improve safety, operational readiness, sustainability, and cost control.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be currently participating in the California Bureau of Automotive Repair Continuous Testing Program (CTP)
Must be Clean Truck Check (CTC)-eligible out-of-the-box
Must have delivered and deployed as project lead a minimum of 1,000 currently active telematics devices each for two local government telematics projects in the last five years
Must have at least one California-based local government telematics project in the last five years
Must be an approved participant in California Air Resources Board Clean Truck Check (CARB CTC)
Must have at least one fleet-related technology platform integration example (Bluedot/Epic Charging, PowerFlex, AssetWorks, or other)
Must maintain annual System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II (or equivalent) attestation
Installation and customer support leads must each have at least 5 years of telematics/fleet deployment experience

BUDGET

Verified

$80,000

CONTRACT DURATION

15 months

TIMELINE

Request for Qualifications Issued: September 16th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: September 28th, 2026

Written Questions Due Date: October 2nd, 2026

Proposal Deadline: October 23rd, 2026

Short-Listing Notification: Week of November 16th, 2026

Demonstrations and Interviews: Week of December 7th, 2026

Notice of Intent to Award: Week of January 4th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 2, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City and County of San Francisco

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DESCRIPTION

The vendor will provide a comprehensive telematics solution consisting of an end-to-end, scalable platform designed to improve operational readiness, safety, and sustainability while reducing vehicle downtime and costs. The solution should support accurate data collection and proactive notifications to enable timely decision-making and issue resolution.

The platform should strengthen accountability, facilitate evidence-based decision-making, and support collaboration across departments managing a diverse fleet portfolio. Required capabilities include hardware and connectivity; device health, diagnostics, and replacement; security and access controls; Criminal Justice Information Services requirements; compliance, testing, and standards; data collection, quality, and usability; vehicle activity management and exception logic; software platform usability and performance; integrations, APIs, and data platform functionality; and project implementation and customer service.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026, and proposals are due October 23, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $80,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City and County of San Francisco. The work is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Telematics and fleet-management technology provider
Experience delivering scalable end-to-end fleet platforms
Expertise in vehicle diagnostics, connectivity, and data analytics
Demonstrated knowledge of security controls and Criminal Justice Information Services requirements
Proven record of implementing integrations, APIs, and customer support programs

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