Active SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
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NCTCOG requests information on innovative transportation demand management and ride-matching systems to support carpooling and vanpooling. Responses are due August 7, 2026, via Bidnet Direct.
The North Central Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking private companies, or firms to share information on innovative transportation demand management systems or online solutions for a ride-matching system to match commuters interested in carpooling and/or vanpooling. Companies that offer transportation demand management systems or ride-matching... **Solicitation Type**: RFI - Request for Information (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2728714.C18518851 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 07/17/2026 06:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Responses must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Central Time, on Friday August 07, 2026, through the Bidnet Direct System. Responses received after that time will not be accepted. Responses will only be accepted through the Bidnet Direct System. The Bidnet Direct submittal will count as the official submittal. The RFI will be available at www.nctcog.org/rfp by the close of business on Friday, July 10, 2026. **Owner Organization**: North Central Texas Council of Governments **Solicitation Number**: TR-RFI-2026-13 **Reference Number**: 0000429579 **Pricing**: No Pricing **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No | **Questions and Answers**: | Question | Answer | |---|---| | What specific shortcomings or unmet needs (functional, technical, or reporting) is NCTCOG hoping a new ridematch system will resolve? | This RFI is intended to explore solutions that align with the program’s evolving priorities and/or growing the program. NCTCOG is interested in learning about targeted tools and services that support the request. | | What is the current number of users in the backend, Administration and standard users for outreach or reporting in the current platform What are the number of active commuters participating in the existing rideshare or carpool/vanpool program, if any, across the 16-county North Central Texas region? What is the number of inactive users What is the anticipated number of employer accounts, universities, and organization accounts NCTCOG expects the new platform to support at launch and over the first 1–3 years? Approximately how many TMAs, or other organizational stakeholders are expected to participate as within the platform including user counts? | There are currently 5,848 members/users. There are 479 rideshare participants. The number of participating organization accounts at launch and over the first 1-3 years will depend on the selected solution, engagement strategy, and available resources. Please provide scalable options that can support growth. NCTCOG expects participation from approximately three TMA’s, along with select employers and university partners throughout the region. | | What is the anticipated budget range or available funding for this procurement, including implementation and ongoing annual/subscription costs? | At this time, no budget has been established for this effort. This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued to better understand the available market solutions, service offerings, and associated implementation and ongoing costs for supporting and expanding. The information received will help inform future planning, funding considerations, and any potential procurement strategy. Vendors are encouraged to provide detailed pricing for the specific services, including subscription, maintenance, and any additional costs. NCTCOG is looking for an out of the box software and does not expect implementation costs. |
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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