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Reference Number

0000375758

Issuing Organization

City of Yonkers/Yonkers Public Schools

Owner Organization

Purchasing Department for BOE Transportation

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

RFP-512

Title

RFP-512 Bus Transportation Routing Software (BOE)

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.1251.C3867901

Details

Location

United States, New York, Westchester County

Purchase Type

Duration: 1 year
Option: Two additional 1 year periods - SEE RFP details

Piggyback Contract

Description

RFP-512: Bus Transportation Routing Software The Yonkers Public Schools (YPS) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced entities to provide the District with Bus Transportation Routing Software for the period of one year with the option to renew up to (2) two additional-one year periods (July 1 through June 30), upon mutual consent. The District is seeking proposals for industry-proven bus routing software. The software should be Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) software that is used in numerous school districts in the United States. Operating Systems - Internet Browser/Cloud Based Platform, Ability for users to access on any computer utilizing a Chrome or Edge browser with the proper credentials.

Ability to interact with Power School, allowing for import of student data
- Proof of current and past integration with Power School
- Must also have the ability to transmit student routing information back into Power School
Software company requirements:
Must have worked and is currently working with school districts with over 12,000 students
- Preferably with districts with over 12,000 transported students
- Preferably with districts within NY State
Must have a substantial support staff, with over thirty (30) Employees
Must have over five (5) years of experience with pupil transportation software

Dates

Publication

02/07/2025 11:21 AM EST

Question Acceptance Deadline

02/13/2025 12:00 AM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing DateA - Latest Addendum

03/12/2025 02:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Debra Censi

914-377-6930

debra.censi@yonkersny.gov

Tom Collich

914-377-6035

thomas.collich@yonkersny.gov

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

In attached document

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	Yes	No
No entries

Additional Bidding Instructions

The City of Yonkers will allow proposals to be submitted via electronic delivery method thru the Empire State Purchasing Group System – BidNet (http://www.empirestatebidsystem.com/). Refer to solicitation RFP-512: Bus Transportation Routing Software
File capacity may not exceed 500mb. For any issues requiring technical support vendors shall contact
BidNet at 1-800-835-4630 or the number listed on their website. The City will not be responsible for submission delays or other unforeseen circumstances related to Proposer’s submitting its proposal electronically. Proposals received after 2:00 PM on the due date are late and will not be accepted. Proposals will not be accepted via email.

Proposers shall prepare (4) files for submission:

- File named “RFP-512 [Proposer name]- Technical Proposal”
- File named “RFP-512 [Proposer name]- Cost Proposal”
- File named “RFP-512 [Proposer name]- Schedules D,E,G,H, I, J”
- File named “RFP-512 [Proposer name]- Schedule F - VBQ”