Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Planet bids #814858

Sole Source Support for CapMetro Rail Dispatch Control System (Tracsis)

This opportunity involves the continued support of CapMetro's proprietary Rail Dispatch Control System for the MetroRail commuter line in Austin, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro), Austin, TX - OEM Highlight: - Tracsis (formerly Railcomm, LLC) is the original designer, manufacturer, and programmer of the Rail Dispatch Control System - Vendors Mentioned: - Tracsis (formerly Railcomm, LLC) - Products/Services Requested: - Ongoing warranty, maintenance, hosting, and support services for the Rail Dispatch Control System - Includes both software and hardware components - No specific part numbers or quantities provided; services cover the entire existing system - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement justified by the proprietary nature of the system - Only Tracsis can provide the required services due to exclusive knowledge and access to the system's custom components - Unsolicited proposals from other vendors are allowed if they can fully meet all requirements - Bid responses must be submitted in paper format - Place of Performance/Delivery: - CapMetro headquarters, 2910 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78702

Description

CapMetro intends to award a sole source contract to Tracsis (formerly Railcomm, LLC) for continued warranty, maintenance, and support of the existing Rail Dispatch Control System used for the CapMetro MetroRail commuter rail line. The system is proprietary with no third-party developers, and Tracsis is the sole provider of the custom designed, manufactured, and programmed components. The contract will be fixed-price and covers hosting, maintenance, warranty, and support services. The bid response is required in paper format, and unsolicited proposals may be submitted for consideration before the sole source award.

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