The City of Columbia issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for mobile data device hardware and cellular data plan services for Columbia Transit's bus fleet. The contract was canceled due to lack of competition, and the purchase will be made from the state contract. The RFP included requirements for tablet computers, hardware, connectivity, and cradle, mounting, and encasing components.
• The contract was canceled on August 2, 2012.
• The City of Columbia will make the purchase from the state contract.
• The RFP included a description of the required services and hardware.
• The contract was initially posted on June 19, 2012, and the bid submission date was July 6, 2012.