SLED Opportunity · VIRGINIA · CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, VA
AI Summary
City of Alexandria seeks proposals for a turnkey Computer-Aided Dispatch / Automatic Vehicle Location system to manage transit operations, provide real-time bus tracking, and enhance customer communication. Proposals due by August 18, 2026.
The City is issuing this RFP, on behalf of DASH (Customer), in order to solicit Proposals from interested, licensed (to do business in the Commonwealth), and qualified firms to provide a next-generation and turnkey Computer-Aided Dispatch / Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) system. DASH needs a CAD/AVL system that allows staff to effectively manage its operations, track bus locations, provide real time bus arrival information, and communicate with customers. DASH requires the capability to track their buses in real-time, but also support real-time wayside displays, monitoring of headway and schedule adherence, map and grid views, performance indicators, customizable reporting modules, incident management, historical playback, event-based alerts, and broadcast messaging.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 9th 2026, 5:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jul 23rd 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Aug 18th 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | N/A |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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