What the buyer needs

AI summary

The Texas government authority requires a single vendor to provide a turnkey solution for developing and deploying a City-wide microtransit system. The buyer seeks real-time dynamic tracking, a backend software platform for scheduling, dispatch, data collection, and reporting, a user-facing app and online platform, and scalable service based on demand. The scope includes customer service, marketing, and promotions to support local businesses, regional connectivity, workforce development, tourism, property investment, and economic development data generation. Eligibility requires an onshore USA organization, and work performance will occur onsite. Bidders may submit proposals digitally via email or online. The buyer is looking for proposals to establish the budget. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on October 2, 2026, and a deadline for all question submissions on October 9, 2026.

Scope of work

Real-time, dynamic service and tracking technology
Backend software platform for scheduling, dispatch, data collection, and reporting
User-facing mobile application and online platform
Customer service and admin support staff
Marketing and promotions
Turnkey microtransit operations including personnel, vehicles, maintenance, and fuel
Necessary hardware required to deploy service operations
Driver training and manuals

How proposals are evaluated

Criterion	Weight / scoring
Proposer's Qualifications, Resources, and Experience	25 points

Minimum qualifications

Onshore USA Organization Only
Ability to start project immediately
Direct experience on at least three projects of similar scope
Drivers must hold a valid Texas driver's license or CDL where applicable
Drivers must hold CPR/First Aid certification
Drivers must have Drug and Alcohol Training attendance/certification
Drivers must have Defensive Driving Course attendance/certification

Documents to include with your response

TAB 1 - Cover Letter
TAB 2 - Cost Proposal Form (Attachment A)
TAB 3 - Company Information and Certifications (Attachment B)
TAB 4 - Proposer's Qualifications, Resources, and Experience
TAB 5 - Transportation Service Approach
TAB 6 - Work Plan
TAB 7 - Bid Bond (Attachment D)
Attachment E - Certification and Restrictions on Lobbying
Attachment F - Debarment and Suspension Certification
Attachment G - Buy America Acknowledgement

How to submit

Method: Electronic via Jotform link
Instructions: One electronic copy in PDF format submitted via https://form.jotform.com/262597164434161. Hard copies and facsimile transmissions are not accepted.