Opportunity
Wisconsin Vendornet Platform #QE-26-3
City of Manitowoc Seeks Integrated Transit Technology and Wireless Telecommunications Services
Posted
May 13, 2026
Respond By
June 19, 2026
Identifier
QE-26-3
NAICS
541512, 517311, 541513
The City of Manitowoc is seeking proposals for a comprehensive technology upgrade for its Maritime Metro Transit system and has also recently contracted for citywide wireless telecommunications services. - Government Buyer: - City of Manitowoc, Maritime Metro Transit - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named for the transit technology procurement - New-Cell, LLC d/b/a Cellcom (telecommunications services) - Products and Services Requested: - Transit Technology Procurement: - Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) hardware - Annunciator systems for interior next stop signage - Mobile data terminals - Transit service design, supervisory, route/driver scheduling, and data management software - Professional services for installation, training, operation, maintenance, and security - Telecommunications Contract: - 80 smart phones, 33 mobile broadband devices, 40 tablets, 16 basic phones, 6 cameras - Wireless service plans (Business Unlimited Plus, First Responder Plan, Regional Government Plan) - Software solutions (MASS 360 mobile device management) - Equipment options (iPhone 13, AppleCare, Allstate Device Protection) - 157 minimum service lines - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Transit technology solution must provide full integration of hardware and software, with ongoing support and security - Telecommunications contract includes a 3-year term with a minimum line commitment, sign-on bonus, and device protection options - Wireless plans include unlimited data and coverage in the US, Canada, and US Virgin Islands - Locations: - City of Manitowoc government facilities (900 Quay Street, Manitowoc, WI) - Contracting office for telecommunications: New-Cell, LLC d/b/a Cellcom, 1580 Mid-Valley Drive, De Pere, WI
Description
Maritime Metro Transit System is soliciting proposals for CAD/AVL hardware, software, and professional services. The procurement includes hardware such as CAD/AVL systems, annunciator systems for interior next stop signage, and mobile data terminals. Software needs include transit service design, supervisory software, route and driver scheduling, and data management software to operate all hardware components. Professional services encompass customer support for installation, training, operation, maintenance, and security of all hardware and software. Proposals are due by June 19, 2026, with questions due by May 27, 2026.