Opportunity
North County Transit District Planet bids #37232
NCTD Solicits Learning Management System for Transit Agency Training and Compliance
Posted
July 07, 2026
Respond By
August 10, 2026
Identifier
37232
NAICS
541511, 541512, 541690, 611430
North County Transit District (NCTD) is seeking a comprehensive Learning Management System (LMS) solution for transit agency training, compliance, and reporting needs. - Government Buyer: - North County Transit District (NCTD), headquartered in Oceanside, California - Offices include San Diego Railroad and Procurement & Contract Administration Division - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Genius (LMS OEM) - Blackboard (LMS OEM) - Tyler (integration partner, e.g., Tyler Payroll) - LinkedIn (integration partner) - Vector Solution (integration partner) - Products/Services Requested: - Learning Management System (LMS) software (Genius/Blackboard or equivalent) - Must support online, in-person, webinar, and 3rd party training - Integration with Tyler Payroll, LinkedIn, Vector Solution, and regulatory course providers - Custom course creation, scheduling, content library management, participant management, advanced reporting, and dashboards - Records retention for at least 10 years after participant deactivation - Content migration (videos, PDFs, SCORM files) - Web/cloud-based, 24/7/365 access, mobile applications, and support for up to 1,500 active participants - AI compatibility, customizable certificates, and disaster recovery plans - Implementation and migration services (setup, data import, integration, initial training) - Technical and product support (ongoing support, disaster recovery, continuity planning) - Training services (for HR, IT, trainers, managers, and executive team) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be accessible 24/7 and support mobile devices - Must provide robust integration with existing HR/payroll and training systems - Vendors must have at least five years of relevant LMS experience, preferably with transit or public sector agencies - Emphasis on data security, disaster recovery, and smooth transition upon contract termination - Compliance with California prevailing wage laws and potential access to Camp Pendleton - Implementation targeted for a go-live window between July 1 and August 1, 2027 - Estimated project cost is $350,000, covering a five-year subscription with a one-time setup fee and annual costs
Description
The North County Transit District (NCTD) is seeking quotes from contractors/vendors for a Genius/Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) tailored for transit agencies. The LMS should support training across multiple platforms, interface with external and online courses, and facilitate efficient learning, administrative tracking, reporting, and 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 management, participant management, reporting, records retention, content migration, and technical support. The implementation schedule targets a go-live date between July 1, 2027, and August 1, 2027.