Description
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to supply a bus planning and routing software solution. The contract will cover the provision of a software platform that enables optimized school bus route creation, scheduling, and management. The solicitation is an Invitation for Proposals (RFP) with a submission deadline of December 3, 2026. A pre‑proposal virtual meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2026 to answer questions, but attendance is not mandatory. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement portal; no paper submissions are accepted. The award will be made after Board of Education approval, and the selected vendor will be required to register with the Maryland e‑Procurement system prior to contract award.
• Scope: Bus routing and planning software only (no hardware or ancillary services).
• Delivery: Likely a SaaS or licensed desktop solution with implementation, training, and support.
• Evaluation: Based on technical merit, cost, and compliance with FCPS requirements.
• Mandatory registration on https://emma.maryland.gov before award.
• No small‑business set‑aside; open to all qualified firms.