Southwest Michigan Planning Commission Awards Technology Contract to Niles Dial a Ride (August 2026)

The FY 2027 Buchanan Small Urban program allocates $210,000 in federal funds, with a $52,500 local match, for Niles Dial A Ride to procure new dispatch software, tablets, and related setup services. This technology investment totaling $262,500 will modernize transit operations and improve service efficiency.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$210,000 federal; $52,500 local match; $262,500 total

Contract type

TECHNOLOGY

Contract term

FY 2027

Renewal date

2027-09-30

Renewal

Single-year FY 2027 capital technology purchase; no renewal terms noted.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Niles Buchanan Cass Area Transportation Study Agenda Packet 2026-08-25

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the technology contract by Southwest Michigan Planning Commission?

Niles Dial a Ride was awarded this technology contract by Southwest Michigan Planning Commission, as recorded on August 21, 2026. The contract value is $210,000 federal; $52,500 local match; $262,500 total.

How much is the Niles Dial a Ride contract with Southwest Michigan Planning Commission worth?

The Niles Dial a Ride contract with Southwest Michigan Planning Commission is valued at $210,000 federal; $52,500 local match; $262,500 total, covering technology work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Technology contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Niles Buchanan Cass Area Transportation Study Agenda Packet 2026-08-25 (AgendaPacket), dated August 21, 2026 from Southwest Michigan Planning Commission. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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