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Request for Information Request for Information CDTA IT 47-1000 Computer-Aided Dispatch and Automatic Vehicle Location System

Issue Date: RFI Closing Date: Closing Location:

Contact Person:

CDTA Website:

January 12, 2015 May 29, 2015 By Mail: Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Re: RFI CDTA IT 47-1000 110 Watervliet Avenue Albany, NY 12206 Attn: Stacy Sansky Stacy Sansky, Director of Procurement [email protected] (518) 437-8342 (office) (518) 937-0938 (fax) www.cdta.org

Capital District Transportation Authority 110 Watervliet Avenue Albany, NY 12206

Table of Contents Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................... 4 About CDTA ..................................................................................................................................... 5 RFI Communication and Process .................................................................................................... 5 Submission and Dates .................................................................................................................. 5 Inquiries ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Late Responses............................................................................................................................. 6 Signed Responses......................................................................................................................... 6 Respondent Expenses .................................................................................................................. 7 Acceptance of Responses ............................................................................................................ 7 Request for Proposal (RFP) .......................................................................................................... 7 Overview of ITS System Requirements ........................................................................................... 7 Anticipated RFP Scope ................................................................................................................. 7 Anticipated Commencement / Completion Dates ...................................................................... 8 CDTA Participation / Responsibility ............................................................................................. 8 Existing Computer Aided Dispatch / Automated Vehicle Location ............................................. 9 Existing Voice/Data Radio Communications ................................................................................ 9 Anticipated System Overview .................................................................................................... 10 Submission Format ....................................................................................................................... 12 Costs ........................................................................................................................................... 14 Evaluation ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Interview and Demonstration .................................................................................................... 14 Appendix A: Cover Letter .............................................................................................................. 15 Appendix B: Requirements Matrix ............................................................................................... 16

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Overview Originally installed in 2005, CDTA is exploring options to update its Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Automated Vehicle Location (AVL), related Advanced Public Transportation Systems (APTS), and underlying radio communications infrastructure. Components of the current system are reaching the end of their useful life and many components are beyond repair due to the discontinuation of major subsystems and communications hardware. These dated technologies will be replaced with current, state of the art Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) that more closely align themselves with the goals of CDTA and the information needs of both customers and staff. The Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery, or TIGER Discretionary Grant program, provides an opportunity for the USDOT to invest in road, rail, transit and port projects that promise to achieve critical national objectives. Since 2009, Congress has dedicated more than $4.1 billion for six rounds to fund projects that have a significant impact on the Nation, a region or a metropolitan area. In September 2014, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that the Department of Transportation would provide $600 million for 72 transportation projects in 46 states and the District of Columbia from its TIGER 2014 program. The CDTA CAD/AVL replacement was one of these projects. The funding is the first ever TIGER Award for the Capital Region and will be used to create a new state-of-the-art radio communications system to support CDTA’s growing ridership and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Network. The objective of this project is to implement a new and functional system to improve transit service safety, reliability, and efficiency. Some of the expected benefits to both fixed route and paratransit operations include:        

Improved voice and data communications reliability and performance Maximized on-time performance reliability and performance Timely and efficient management of service interruptions Improved information security and monitoring Automated stop announcements and passenger counting Real time passenger information for next bus predictions Comprehensive performance and incident reporting Integrated fixed route and paratransit electronic manifests

This project will accommodate approximately 280 revenue vehicles (fixed route and paratransit), approximately 40 non-revenue vehicles, support equipment, and the mobile data communications infrastructure at four microwave radio frequency (RF) tower locations. This project is part of a broader initiative to achieve 40 miles of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service in New York State’s Capital Region. A key element of BRT is the use of advanced vehicle technology. In addition to providing basic reliable communications with amenities such as automatic announcements, real time passenger information, passenger Wi-Fi, and safety triggers, a RFI CDTA IT 47-1000 – CAD/AVL

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comprehensive suite of ITS technologies will enhance the rider experience and continue to attract people to transit. The first 17 miles of BRT was successfully launched in April 2011 and has resulted in a 20% increase in ridership. A CAD/AVL system replacement will be instrumental in effectively launching the next 40 miles of BRT.

Purpose The primary purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to solicit firms who will provide demonstrated abilities, experience, and adequate capacity to provide a fully integrated CAD/AVL System. Respondents should be systems suppliers and integrators, with the professional expertise, experience, accreditations, and certifications to meet the scope requirements defined herein. Following the completion of this RFI, CDTA anticipates publishing a Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFP will include detailed technical specifications for the CAD/AVL system and further details for the existing and planned equipment.

The purpose of the RFI is not to short list the number of potential respondents for the subsequent RFP. It is intended to help CDTA refine its RFP, understand where we might be omitting or misunderstanding a key component of the RFP, and to ensure that the RFP is of the highest quality. Firms not responding to this RFI will not be precluded from responding to the RFP. Firms responding to this RFI will not be disqualified from responding to the RFP. The purpose of this RFI is to provide CDTA with additional information to assess what the marketplace can offer in terms of an integrated CAD/AVL system. We encourage all viable ITS firms to respond during the RFI process to support CDTA in that goal, as well as give the vendors an opportunity to introduce themselves to CDTA and learn about the project. Additionally, we expect that an interview and/or demonstration will be provided by respondents as part of this RFI process. Additionally, we strongly encourage any and all vendors that can supply portions of the functionality required for this project to submit responses. For example, even if you are not a company whose primary line of business is specifically CAD/AVL, but you are a supplier of major components of an integrated system (e.g. yard management, APC, etc.), CDTA is interested in hearing from you.

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About CDTA CDTA was created by the New York State Legislature in 1970 to develop and improve transportation services in the four county Capital Region, consisting of Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties. A nine-member Board of Directors directs CDTA’s activities. Members of the Board represent the four counties that comprise the service district. CDTA is New York State’s Capital Region mobility company with an annual ridership of over 16 million. CDTA operates 270 buses from three facilities in Albany, Schenectady, and Troy. CDTA also owns and operates the rail stations in Saratoga Springs and Rensselaer. CDTA serves a metropolitan area of 841,667 people and has a workforce of 630. CDTA plans, finances, implements, and delivers transit services that take people where they want to go in the Capital Region safely, efficiently, and at a reasonable cost. CDTA works to accomplish this mission by:      

Continually identifying ways to increase transit ridership and revenue Taking a leadership role to help mold regional growth and improve the transportation network Balancing regional needs for social service, congestion relief, and basic access Delivering a range of transportation services that meets a diversity of markets and customers Developing innovative ways to attract and retain a high quality workforce Identifying appropriate funding sources to meet the region’s transportation needs

RFI Communication and Process Submission and Dates Submissions for this RFI must be received no later than the date/time listed in the “RFI Dates” table. Submissions are accepted only hard copy mail, or hand-delivery. Facsimile (fax) and email submissions are not accepted. If submitting questions by e-mail, e-mails must be received no later than the dates/times in the “RFI Dates” table using the following e-mail address: [email protected]. If submitting hard copies, responses must be delivered using the following address: By Mail:

Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Re: RFI CDTA IT 47-1000 110 Watervliet Avenue Albany, NY 12206 Attn: Stacy Sansky

Responses are to be received by CDTA in the following quantities:

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One original complete signed submission Six exact photocopies of original submission One electronic copy on flash drive or CD ROM formatted for Microsoft Office 2010 or later versions, or unrestricted PDF format (capability of copying text).

Packaging and envelopes for mailed, couriered or hand delivered submissions should be clearly marked with the name and address of proposer, RFP number and RFP name. RFI Dates Event Anticipated Schedule RFI Issued January 12, 2015 st Proposers Submit 1 Round Questions February 02, 2015 – 2:00pm EST st CDTA Responds to 1 Round Questions February 09, 2015 RFI Submission Deadline February 23, 2015 – 2:00pm EST Notification for Interviews March 06, 2015 Interviews / Presentations March 16, 2015 – April 03, 2015 nd Proposers Submit 2 Round Questions April 06, 2015 nd CDTA Responds to 2 Round Questions April 13, 2015 (which includes questions during interviews) RFI Closing May 29, 2015 Subsequent Solicitation of RFP October, 2015

Inquiries It is the responsibility of each proposer to inquire and clarify any requirements of this RFI, which are not understood. Inquiries should be made no later than the date outlined in the “RFI Dates” table. All inquiries related to this RFI are to be directed, in writing, to the contact person on the front of this document. Information obtained from any other source is not official and should not be relied upon. CDTA will respond to Inquiries by the date identified in the “RFI Dates” table.

Late Responses Responses received via mail or hand delivered will be marked with their receipt time at the closing location. Only complete responses received and marked before closing time will be considered to have been received on time. E-mailing responses is not an acceptable form of submission. RFI responses must be mailed or hand delivered.

Signed Responses The response must include a cover letter substantially similar to the cover letter set out in Appendix A and the cover letter must be signed by a person authorized to sign on behalf of the respondent and to bind the respondent to statements made in the response to this RFI. RFI CDTA IT 47-1000 – CAD/AVL

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Respondent Expenses Respondents are solely responsible for their own expenses in preparing a response and for subsequent negotiations with CDTA, if any. CDTA will not be liable to any respondent for any claims, whether for costs or damages incurred by the respondent in preparing the response, loss of anticipated profit in connection with any final contract, or any other matter whatsoever.

Acceptance of Responses This RFI is NOT an agreement to purchase goods or services. CDTA is NOT bound to enter into a contract with any qualified respondent. Responses will be assessed in light of our requirements review criteria. CDTA will be under no obligation to receive further information, whether written or oral, from any respondent. CDTA is not under any obligation to award a contract, and reserves the right to terminate the RFI process at any time. Receipt of submissions from respondents in relation to this RFI will not constitute a legal offer or a contract to purchase goods/services. No respondent will acquire any legal rights or privileges what so ever in relation to this project as a result of this RFI. Respondents are cautioned to carefully read and follow the procedures required by this RFI. Respondents are reminded that delivery of complete documents to us, on or before the deadlines, is the sole responsibility of the respondent. CDTA, in its sole discretion, may or may not accept or take late deliveries into consideration or consider submissions which are incomplete or fail to satisfy any or all of the requirements herein. CDTA may, in its absolute discretion, reject a response submitted by a respondent if the respondent, or any officer, director, or agent of the respondent is or has been engaged either directly or indirectly through another corporation in a legal action against CDTA. CDTA or any of its subsidiaries (CDTA), its appointed officers and employees in relation to: a) any other contract or services; or b) any matter arising from CDTA exercise of its powers, duties, or functions within five years of this Request for Information;

Request for Proposal (RFP) It is anticipated that an RFP will be issued to all qualified respondents within approximately six months after the close and evaluation of the RFI.

Overview of ITS System Requirements Anticipated RFP Scope

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CDTA anticipates the scope of work for a new CAD/AVL system to include, but is not limited to, the following: 1) Providing project management, design, and engineering services for a fully integrated CAD/AVL System including, but not limited to, preparing system engineering functional and detailed specifications & drawings. 2) Either surviving as the prime contractor for, or working with a systems integrator for the purposes of ensuring that a modernized RF communications infrastructure will be incorporated into the CAD/AVL upgrade. 3) Providing a hosted central system at the successful respondent’s secure data center. 4) Providing all hardware, software, and equipment necessary to meet the CAD/AVL System requirements including all on-board, bus stop equipment, and central systems. 5) Installing and configuring all hardware and software. 6) Performing system(s) integration services. 7) Performing testing, commissioning and acceptance services 8) Preparing training documentation and providing training services 9) Preparing and distributing system documentation 10) Providing maintenance services and documentation for the System. 11) Providing technical support and reporting services. 12) Performing warranty services and replacements (anticipated to be a 2 year period) 13) Supply all necessary equipment required to perform the above activities For example, it is assumed that at a minimum the successful respondent is expected to secure the services of: 1) A professional radio engineering firm to provide integration specifications and services. 2) Professional electrical engineers to provide engineered drawings and specifications for the installation of equipment. 3) Certified technicians for the installation of on-board equipment.

Anticipated Commencement / Completion Dates The anticipated Phase 1 deployment of the CAD/AVL System includes an update or replacement of the CDTA’s Radio Frequency (RF) data/voice infrastructure. In the next project phase, the system CAD/AVL itself will be deployed in coordination with this effort.

CDTA Participation / Responsibility CDTA will assign a Program Manager, Project Manager and a Project Team made up of a crosssection of employees in addition to a systems engineering consultant. At a minimum, CDTA will be responsible for the following: 1) Make available an installation facility for on-board components 2) Provide access to CDTA facilities for the successful respondent to complete the work subject to time/day restrictions to be detailed in a subsequent document RFI CDTA IT 47-1000 – CAD/AVL

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3) Supervise the installation of on-board equipment 4) Witness and attend system testing and acceptance 5) Provide supporting project management services to meet the requirements of the RFP

Existing Computer Aided Dispatch / Automated Vehicle Location Originally installed by INIT (Innovations in Transportation, Inc.) in 2005, CDTA’s existing computer aided dispatching hardware, software, and related components also known as the CDTA Mobile Data Communications System (MDCS) deliver real time fleet monitoring and management functionality to both operational staff and customers alike. Each of CDTA’s 280 vehicles is equipped with fully integrated voice and data communications. INIT supplied on-board equipment includes mobile radios, mobile data terminals, GPS receivers, WLAN integration, odometer integration, IRMA automatic passenger counters, automated vehicle announcement system displays with audio integration, traffic signal priority transmitters and receivers at 45 intersections, and web based real time passenger information. CDTA’s MDCS is also designed to work with a number of existing systems including: 1) Fixed route scheduling software (HASTUS) from Giro, Inc. 2) Maintenance management information systems software (Spear) from Infor 3) Mobile digital video recording systems from March Networks 4) Destination sign systems, from Luminator-TwinVision 5) Para-transit scheduling software (Trapeze Pass) from Trapeze Group. In addition, statistical tools help deliver a number of operational functions including vehicle/stop/route tracking, computer aided service restoration of incidents and service interruptions, connection protection, headway management, vehicle component monitoring, and real time and historical statistical analysis tools for planning routes and assessing routine operational performance.

Existing Voice/Data Radio Communications An analog voice and data system built using three-tower simulcast1 system in UHF band is being used. There are five (5) (450-460 mHz) radio channels for both voice (4) and data (1) communications. The in-vehicle CDM-12502 radios are completely integrated and controlled by INIT’s system for voice and data communications. The central radio facility is the focal point for all communication with the vehicle fleet which includes the fixed route, STAR and supervisor vehicles. There is an interface to three transmission sites at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, Crawford Hill in Rotterdam, and Willard Mountain in Greenwich for the voice radio interface (VRI) and data radio interface. The VRI and data radio 1

Only data mode is configured for simulcast operation, which means that it simultaneously broadcasts from all three tower sites on the same radio frequency 2 Motorola has stopped manufacturing the CDM-1250. Going forward, CDTA will be using Tait TM-8105 radios for the existing system. RFI CDTA IT 47-1000 – CAD/AVL

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interface (DRI) interface via a microwave to the radio base stations. Microwave antennas are located at the CDTA Albany Garage, Empire State Plaza, Crawford Hill, and Willard Mountain locations. The Voice Over radio manager represents the main component of the integrated VoIP and voice radio communication. It connects the CAD/AVL system to the voice gateway of radio channels, controls and logs the activity of voice communication of every participant and interacts with client requests for voice calls. The voice/data radio system was installed by INIT. This equipment is used by Transportation dispatchers and vehicle operators for all of their communications – both voice and text messages. The equipment is maintained by INIT and Wells Communications, Inc. There is also a voice integration system that was provided by INIT to convert the radio system into a useable format for both data and voice. One of the most important parts of this project is the evaluation and upgrade of the voice/data radio communications infrastructure. The winning contractor will be expected to work closely with a communications provider to design a solution that integrates seamlessly with their CAD/AVL software, and meets CDTA’s needs. Approaches evaluated may include: 



The existing analog voice channels may be replaced with a digital mobile radio (DMR) Tier III trunked system (or DMR II when non-trunked configuration is desired) utilizing the current antenna systems. The existing microwave backbone network may be upgraded and, for added reliability and redundancy, a ring topology implemented. We may consider the implementation of dedicated DC power plants for the microwave equipment at each site to sustain uninterrupted microwave network connectivity for electrical power outages lasting eight (8) hours or less.

Anticipated System Overview The implementation of a comprehensive Intelligent Transportation System for CDTA is intended to transform the business of each of the operating departments through the use of a fully integrated solution utilizing various ITS technologies, tools, and process improvements. The new CDTA ITS shall include: Primary Functions 1) Fully integrated mobile voice and data radio infrastructure (must meet FCC narrow banding requirements). 2) Fully integrated vehicle area network infrastructure for self-diagnostics, common login, operating control, diagnostic reporting and other integrated functionalities. 3) Fully integrated garage wireless communications infrastructure at each CDTA garage facility and transfer location to upload and download operational, system, and functional data. RFI CDTA IT 47-1000 – CAD/AVL

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4) Mobile data terminals or vehicle login units on all revenue and non-revenue vehicles to provide operators with schedule adherence, turn by turn driving instructions, mapping, next stop information, pre and post trip inspection information, and other operating information. 5) Mobile data terminal integration with SPX-Genfare fareboxes, Twin Vision destination (head signs), March Networks digital video recorders, odometers, and GTT Opticom traffic signal priority control systems. 6) Fixed route and Para-transit computer aided dispatching (CAD) providing automatic vehicle location (AVL) and global positioning system (GPS) capabilities to provide schedule adherence, transfer connection protection, manifest management (Para-transit), trip events, navigation assistance, and other related operating functionality. 7) Automatic passenger counting (APC) system to count between boarding and alighting events. 8) Real time passenger information for dispatchers and customers delivered on multiple platforms including on-street signage and mobile devices. 9) Automated vehicle announcement audio/text displays for customers on-board each revenue service vehicle to inform passengers about upcoming stops, major intersections, and landmarks. 10) Traffic signal priority (TSP) to be used in coordination with passenger loads, schedule adherence, and route specific eligibility requirements along priority and premium service. 11) Covert alarm microphone and video integration to provide operators with the security of recording on-board incidents. 12) Passenger WiFi functionality. 13) Automated vehicle component monitoring of critical system components for the overall ITS System solution to operate along with critical vehicle components such as air pressure or engine temperature. 14) On board video surveillance to record activities in the interior and exterior of each revenue service vehicle (front/rear ends and sides) using a central fixed and mobile digital video system with an interface to existing closed circuit television camera to provide a common control center that monitors all CDTA operations. 15) HASTUS scheduling systems interface to ITS for proper CAD/AVL/MDT, TSP and automated vehicle announcement systems. 16) Trapeze-PASS paratransit scheduling systems interface to ITS for proper CAD/AVL/MDT operations for paratransit services. 17) A centralized reporting and analysis data warehouse shall be developed to support more advanced analytics for optimizing performance measures such as on-time performance and running times through an integrated reporting interface for all business function users at CDTA. Secondary Functions 1) Where appropriate (or proposed), a fully integrated cellular data service communications infrastructure to provide direct communications connectivity between vehicles (for example, to facilitate data traffic to/from vehicles). 2) Remote dispatching capabilities for supervisory vehicles via ruggedized laptops or tablets. RFI CDTA IT 47-1000 – CAD/AVL

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3) Collision avoidance system to provide operators with automated collision notifications. 4) Yard management system to exchange real-time data about vehicles, parking management, and vehicle pull-in/pull-out management. 5) Integrated time and attendance system for operators with scheduling system for fixed route services. 6) Program services to develop an agency-wide passenger information management strategy for reporting and support systems as necessary for a modern ITS. 7) Post implementation services to operationalize the full system capabilities through training, technical support, and other supporting services. 8) Where appropriate (or proposed), a fully hosted central data system at a secure data center. 9) Design engineering services to develop and integrate key functional aspects of a modern ITS. 10) Integration services to provide a fully integrated and modern ITS in such areas as head signs, fareboxes, drivetrains, odometers, and driver simulation training tools.

Submission Format In order to have your submission fully evaluated, respondents are required to respond to each section in the order shown below identifying each section by title given. It is strongly recommended that respondents use a binder with tabs to highlight each section. Responses shall not include hyperlinks to other reference information or response content. Respondents are asked to include the following information with their response: 1) Cover Page a. Identifying the RFI name and number b. Proponent’s legal company name, address and contact name 2) Table of Contents 3) Cover Letter: A cover letter similar in content to the sample cover letter provided in Appendix A. 4) Executive Summary: Summarize in no more than one page the key features of the respondent’s response to this RFI. 5) Corporate profile: a. Contact information, including name, title, address, e-mail address, telephone and facsimile numbers of principal contacts and senior professionals; b. Location of head office and facilities; c. Company history including years of operation; d. List partnerships, alliances, consortiums or sub-contractors that may be used in conjunction with the work scope described herein. Please provide similar details and the length of the professional relationship; e. Provide an organizational chart indicating the members of could be the respondent’s proposed project team. Identify key personnel summarizing relative work experience and their ability to contribute to the project (e.g. project manager, systems engineer, software engineer, professional engineer, managers, licensed technicians and electricians). Include references for key personnel. This organizational chart is for RFI CDTA IT 47-1000 – CAD/AVL

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reference purposes only. CDTA only wishes to gain an understanding of how the respondent anticipates a project such as this might be staffed, and the technical capacity of those individuals. Be sure to include relevant projects/assignments personnel have been engaged on to clearly demonstrate their expertise. 6) Primary Qualifications: Provide narratives and diagrams that describe the experience and capability of your company for each major system component and service outlined in the “Anticipated System Overview” of this RFI. Additionally, complete the table provided in Appendix B and include it in this section. 7) Project Experience: Based on the functionality described in the “Anticipated System Overview” section of this RFI, respondents should provide at least four projects that are relevant to CDTA’s goals and system type. An emphasis should be placed on reference projects that are relevant. Projects should be similar in size and scope that were delivered to transit properties that are of similar size and scope as CDTA. Each reference project should include the following: i. Sufficient information to demonstrate ability and/or expertise in providing system design, partnerships with third parties, configuration, commissioning and testing of similar systems as described in this RFI. Provide specific details about each project/assignment your firm has been engaged on that best demonstrates your expertise in CAD/AVL Systems integration projects. ii. Client property description, duration, value, and contact information. iii. Post implementation services iv. Hosted services provided (please respond in the negative or the affirmative, and the nature). v. Include quantities such as fleet type (fixed-route bus), fleet size (number of vehicles), number of real time passenger information displays, and number of bus depots. vi. Project elements that required partnerships and/or alliances for sub-contract services not within core competencies. 8) Systems Engineering Approach: Provide Systems Engineering Process documentation to describe the respondent’s understanding of the project and a proposed methodology for delivering the complete CAD/AVL system. Identify what components of the system require engineering including hardware and software development. (maximum 3 pages) 9) Systems Maintenance and Operational Overview: Provide a systems maintenance and operational overview that outlines the respondent’s methodology for maintenance and operation including staffing requirements for the CAD/AVL system as described in this RFI. Describe how the system’s features can be maximized and optimized to improve operational efficiency for CDTA. 10) Information Management Overview: Provide an information management overview that outlines the respondent’s methodology for collecting, archiving, distributing, analyzing, and producing data in both operational and managerial environments. Describe not only the basic reporting services, but data analysis features that can be used to improve transit service, and reduce costs.

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Costs Respondents must not submit any proposed pricing / costing information. The RFI is NOT a formal solicitation for quotation.

Evaluation Information within this document will be used to assess the information provided by the respondents.

Interview and Demonstration It is anticipated that respondents of this RFI will be asked to come on-site to CDTA’s offices and provide information related to key components of this RFI. CDTA reserves the right to select only a subset of respondents for interviews and may require a specific agenda. We also hope that respondents can provide demonstrations (or simulations) that demonstrate the functionality of the products they offer using real world examples with live demonstrations, when available. Details regarding interviews will be outlined in subsequent communications from CDTA, but will be scheduled on or about the dates identified in the “RFI Dates” table of this document.

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Appendix A: Cover Letter Please submit on Letterhead or with respondent’s name and address

Date Dear Sir/Madam Subject : RFI CDTA IT 47-1000 The enclosed response is submitted in response to the above-referenced Request for Information. Through submission of this response we agree to all of the terms and conditions of the Request for Information. We have carefully read and examined the Request for Information and have conducted such other investigations as were prudent and reasonable in preparing the response. Yours Truly,

Signature

Name: Title:

Legal name of Respondent:

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Reference Project(s) – (best and most recent project example)

If a partner provided the product, who integrated it?

Requirement Description Design Engineering Services Hosted Central System Services Information Management Reporting Services Hardware Installation/Configuration Services Testing, Commissioning, Acceptance Services Training/Documentation Services Technical Support Services Radio Integration Services Mobile Radio Voice Communications Infrastructure Mobile Radio Data Communications Infrastructure Cellular Data Communications Infrastructure Vehicle Area Network Infrastructure (including WiFi) Garage Wireless Communications Infrastructure Mobile Data Terminals Fixed Route Computer Aided Dispatching Software Para-transit Computer Aided Dispatching Software Mobile Computer Aided Dispatching Software Mobile Digital Video Recording Hardware Mobile Digital Video Recording Software Automatic Vehicle Location/GPS Hardware Automatic Vehicle Location/GPS Software Automatic Passenger Counting Hardware Automatic Passenger Counting Software Automated Vehicle Announcements Hardware Automated Vehicle Announcements Software Automated Vehicle Component Monitoring Hardware Automated Vehicle Component Monitoring Software Real Time Passenger Information Hardware/Software Traffic Signal Priority Hardware Traffic Signal Priority Software Covert Alarm with Video Integration Object Detection Systems Hardware Object Detection Systems Software

Does a partner provide the product, and if so, who?

ID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

Do You Provide the Product (Y/N) ?

Appendix B: Requirements Matrix

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Yard Management Systems Hardware Yard Management Systems Software Centralized Data System Software Drivetrain Monitoring and Odometer Integration Farebox Systems Data Management System Destination Sign System Time and Attendance System

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