Sierra Vista Opengov #2027-RFP-003-TR076

Sierra Vista Vista Transit bus stop announcer and passenger-information system

The City of Sierra Vista’s Vista Transit department seeks a stop-announcement and passenger-information system for its bus fleet. - Buyer: City of Sierra Vista, Vista Transit, Transit department, Cochise County, Arizona. - OEMs: ARBOC is named as the bus OEM; no manufacturer is specified for the requested announcer system. - Requested product: A transit-grade bus stop announcer system with automatic location-triggered audio, integration with LED displays for next-stop information and ETA, and compatibility with existing transit systems. The documents cite 16 ARBOC buses in one section and 14 buses in the Scope of Work, so the fleet quantity is unclear. - Accessibility and technical requirements: Clear audible stop names, external route announcements, high-contrast visual information, multilingual accessibility, audio/visual redundancy, weather-resistant equipment, and scalable architecture. Hearing-loop compatibility is optional. - Services: Implementation planning and integration, staff training, ongoing technical support, and software updates. - Funding and term: FTA grant-funded; stated contract term is three years. Start and end dates, option years, and subscription terms are not specified.

Description

The City of Sierra Vista is soliciting proposals for a bus stop announcer system for Vista Transit buses; the RFP summary identifies a fleet of 16 ARBOC buses. The system is expected to provide location-triggered audio announcements and passenger display integration, with accessibility features and ruggedized transit-grade equipment. It must integrate with existing transit infrastructure, and the requested work also includes implementation planning, staff training, technical support, and software updates. The purchase is FTA-funded and subject to applicable federal requirements; proposals are to be submitted electronically through the City’s OpenGov portal.

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