Opportunity
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Planet bids #816192
CapMetro Seeks Solar Power Monitoring System for Bus Stops (SaaS, Hardware, and Services)
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
October 05, 2026
Identifier
816192
NAICS
541512, 541330, 541690
The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) is seeking proposals for a Solar Power Monitoring System to oversee solar-powered bus stops across Austin, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro), Procurement Department - Products and Services Requested: - Solar Power Monitoring System (SaaS) for 49 locations initially, with expansion up to 60 locations per year over five years - Software, licenses, and hardware (if needed) to enable real-time monitoring, diagnostics, analytics, and automated battery protection - Integration with CapMetro's Single Sign-On (SSO) system - 24/7 system access with a 95% uptime Service Level Agreement (SLA) - Project management services, including a PMP-certified project manager with public transportation experience - Comprehensive training for system administrators and field maintenance personnel - Warranty and support services, including inspection, repair, maintenance, software updates, and incident management - System testing services covering unit, performance, security, integration, and acceptance testing - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solution must comply with accessibility, security, and regulatory standards - Must provide mobile functionality, reporting, system administration, and robust security features - Project management plan must include detailed scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, and communication plans - All necessary third-party products and services must be included for a fully functional solution - No specific OEMs are named; vendors must meet all technical and compliance requirements as outlined in the requirements traceability matrix.
Description
The solicitation requests proposals for a Solar Power Monitoring System project. The vendor is required to provide a robust project management team and plan to support the implementation of the project, ensuring system design and implementation are coordinated and completed on schedule and within budget. The vendor must provide tools to manage tasks, schedule, risk, change, and other project management aspects. The project involves software as a service (SAAS), licenses, and services to configure, integrate, and rollout monitoring of solar-configured bus stops throughout the service area.