Opportunity
Maryland Annapolis Civic Plus #26-35
Annapolis Transit Seeks AVL and AVA System with Optional Public Wi-Fi
Posted
April 17, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
26-35
NAICS
541512, 541513, 541690
The City of Annapolis is seeking proposals for a turnkey Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Automated Voice Annunciation (AVA) system for its transit fleet. - Government Buyer: - City of Annapolis, Department of Transportation, Central Purchasing Office - Products and Services Requested: - AVL and AVA system hardware and software for up to 17 transit vehicles - Real-time vehicle tracking and automated aural stop announcements - ADA compliance required for all solutions - Back-office management tools, public web viewer, mobile application, and reporting capabilities - Hardware and software must withstand extreme conditions - Optional public Wi-Fi access hardware for buses (to be included in price proposal if offered) - Software maintenance and technical support for one year, with options for annual renewal - Dedicated customer service helpdesk support (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM, excluding public holidays) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - System must be robust for transit environment - Bid bond required - Compliance with federal transportation and Davis Bacon wage requirements - City reserves right to award multiple contracts and select proposals in its best interest - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers - Evaluation criteria include qualifications, experience, staffing, work plan, and total cost
Description
The City of Annapolis is soliciting sealed proposals for new Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Automated Voice Annunciation (AVA) technology for its transit system. The scope includes providing hardware and compatible software systems for automated aural stop announcements compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. local time on May 29, 2026. A virtual pre-proposal meeting will be held on April 29, 2026, via Google Meet.