Description
The contract is for the development of a new generation of "Smart Bus Shelters" to be implemented primarily in downtown San Antonio. The shelters are intended to enhance services for VIA's customers, with features such as solar technology and real-time next bus arrival information. The contract was issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and was ultimately rejected. Some key points about the contract include:
* The contract was for the development of a custom pilot shelter
* The contract was issued by VIA Metropolitan Transit
* The contract was rejected, and no vendor was awarded
* The contract had a pre-bid conference and several addendums were issued
* The contract had a bid submission date of February 15, 2012, at 5:45:00 PM EST
* The contract had a bid posting date of January 6, 2012, at 6:24:32 PM EST
* The following are some key features and requirements of the contract:
• Development of a custom pilot shelter
• Implementation of solar technology
• Real-time next bus arrival information
• Enhancement of customer services
• Compliance with the terms and conditions of the IFB
• Submission of bids by the specified deadline