Opportunity
North County Transit District Planet bids #RFP No. 37232
NCTD Solicits Learning Management System (LMS) – Genius/Blackboard or Equivalent
Posted
July 07, 2026
Respond By
August 10, 2026
Identifier
RFP No. 37232
NAICS
541511
The North County Transit District (NCTD) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Learning Management System (LMS) to modernize and centralize training for its transit agency workforce. - Government Buyer: - North County Transit District (NCTD), Procurement & Contract Administration Division, San Diego Railroad - OEMs Mentioned: - Genius - Blackboard - Products/Services Requested: - Learning Management System (LMS), specifically Genius/Blackboard or equivalent - Must support up to 1,500 active participants - Web/cloud-based with mobile access and 24/7 availability - Integration with Tyler Payroll, LinkedIn, Vector Solution, and other third-party content providers - Custom course creation, onboarding, compliance tracking, reporting, dashboards, and advanced administrative controls - AI compatibility, customizable user roles, and robust records retention - Migration of existing training materials, rosters, and user data - Implementation, training, documentation, and ongoing technical/product support - One-time setup fee and annual subscription for five years - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must replace NCTD's current LMS and support multi-platform training (online, in-person, webinars, third-party content) - Compliance with California prevailing wage laws and safety training - Potential access requirements for Camp Pendleton - Emphasis on technical solution, implementation plan, vendor experience, and cost in evaluation - DBE participation goals if federally funded - Proven experience in the transit or public sector required
Description
The North County Transit District (NCTD) is seeking quotes from contractors/vendors for a Genius/Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) with a proven track record of working with transit agencies. The LMS should support training via multiple platforms, interface with external and online courses, streamline administrative tracking and reporting, and ensure compliance with regulatory training documentation requirements. The system must replace the existing LMS and include functionalities such as course customization, department/job classification training, course scheduling, content library, participant management, reporting, records retention, content migration, and technical support. The project is located in Oceanside, California, and the procurement process is managed by NCTD's Procurement & Contracts Administration.