Transit system onboard computing platform and CAD/AVL
Request for Information (RFI) ETA Transit System, Solicitation 256867, issued by Broward County.
At a glance
Broward County is seeking information on whether ETA Transit System's onboard computing platform, cloud-based CAD/AVL dispatch system, and integrated route management suite are available from multiple vendors or if comparable alternatives exist. This RFI helps the county determine if a single-source procurement is justified; vendors can submit information demonstrating comparable capabilities or alternative solutions by October 23, 2026.
Key facts
- Issuing agency
- Broward County
- Solicitation number
- 256867
- Type
- RFI
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
- Response deadline
- Oct 23, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
- Place of performance
- Broward County, FL
- Official posting
- Documents, addenda and the procurement contact, free with an account.
Respond to this bid
This solicitation is administered by the issuing agency through its Bonfire procurement portal. The official documents, any addenda and updates, and the procurement officer’s contact information are all posted there, and bid submission happens there, not on SledAtlas.
The direct link to the source posting (documents, addenda, updates, and the procurement contact) is free with a SledAtlas account. Sign in or create a free account.
Official description
Reference #OPN2132004F2. Department: FASD - Purchasing. Description: Notice of Intent to Designate Single Source:
This Request for Information (RFI) Notice of Intent to Designate Single Source is to determine if the specified commodity or service is available from multiple providers, or if an alternate commodity or service is available that would meet the County’s needs. This is not a request for pricing or a purchase commitment.
The following commodity or service is thought to be available from only a single source (or reasonable source) and is the only commodity/services that meets the County’s needs:
ETA Transit Systems.
ETA Transit System provides a transit grade onboard computing platform using its Vehicle Logic Unit (VLU), a fully cloud-based Computer Aided Dispatch(CAD)/Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) system, and an integrated SPOT/Route Manager suite that supports General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) management, automated announcements, destination sign control, Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) integration, and real time vehicle tracking and data distribution.
This RFI will remain posted until closing date and time.
Prospective Vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to provide the commodity or service described or written explanation or other documentation contesting the proposed RFI designation.
If you are capable of meeting or exceeding the County’s requirements for the specified commodity or service, respond to this RFI through the electronic bidding system. Vendor should upload any supporting information in the electronic bidding system as part of its response to assist the County in determining if commodity or service is comparable, is available from multiple suppliers, and meets the County’s needs. The Director of Purchasing shall have sole authority in deciding what is comparable.
The Director of Purchasing shall consider such submittals and notify all submitting vendors (thru the electronic bidding system) of the decision whether to designate as a Sole Source/Brand, which decision shall not be subject to objection, protest, or appeal. Project closes Oct 23, 2026 5:00 PM EDT.
What happens when you save this bid
- It goes on your calendar. The response deadline land on your SledAtlas calendar and in your own calendar app through your private feed.
- You get reminded. One email on each of the days you choose before the deadline (your account default applies until you change it for this bid), and a line on your calendar card until you dismiss it.
- You hear about changes. If the deadline moves, a pre-bid meeting is added or the status changes, it is in your next daily email.
- Your notes and documents live on the job. Private to you, on the bid’s own page under My bids.
Create a free account and come straight back to this bid. No card, no password; a sign-in code by email or one click with Google.
Why this bid is on SledAtlas
We read every Florida source we have, and federal work performed in Florida, several times a day, give every listing a plain-English title and summary, and check every deadline daily. What you see is what the portals show, in one search, with the direct link to the official posting when you are ready to respond. Search is free, no card.