27T2, Bus Planning and Routing Software

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is issuing a solicitation for a bus routing and planning software solution. The base scope is limited to routing and planning; all other transportation‑related systems (e.g., fleet maintenance) are excluded. FCPS may purchase optional add‑ons such as GPS/telematics for buses and support vehicles, a parent‑notification mobile app, student ridership monitoring (including hardware), field‑trip management, and driver‑data integration, each priced separately. The solicitation was released on October 21 2026, with a non‑mandatory pre‑proposal meeting on November 4 2026, question deadline November 20 2026, and final electronic submission due December 3 2026 (2 pm). Selections are expected by January 20 2027. • Base software: bus routing and planning only. • Optional modules (priced separately): GPS/telematics, parent‑app, RFID/NFC ridership tracking, field‑trip management, driver data integration. • Submission: electronic via OpenGov/ProcureNow portal; required forms include statutory affidavit, compliance, conflict‑of‑interest, W‑9, etc. • Key dates: Release Oct 21 2026, Pre‑proposal meeting Nov 4 2026, Questions due Nov 20 2026, Proposal due Dec 3 2026, Award Jan 20 2027. • Contact: Fred Punturiero, Director of Transportation ([email protected], (301) 644‑5376).