System Integration Consultant
 

The client seeks a consultant to deliver professional services focused on developing a comprehensive set of functional and technical requirements for the integration of multiple transit-related systems. These include both current systems (e.g., Computer Automated Dispatch (CAD), Hastus, Trapeze) and upcoming systems (e.g., Charge Management and Yard Management).

The objective is to guide future planning, procurement, and implementation of system interfaces supporting electric bus operations, transit yard workflows, data analytics, and enterprise reporting.


Scope of Services:

1. Project Initiation & Planning (8 hrs)

  • Kickoff meeting, work plan finalization, and scheduling.

2. Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Gathering (75 hrs)

  • Conduct 5–6 workshops and interviews across departments (IT, planning, ops, maintenance, finance).

  • Review existing workflows and completed RFI findings for Charge and Yard Management systems.

3. Functional Requirements Development (80 hrs)

  • Draft detailed use cases and functional needs for:

    • Electric bus charging integration with dispatch systems

    • Yard management and vehicle maintenance

    • BI and analytics integration with asset management and scheduling systems

4. Technical Requirements & Architecture (80 hrs)

  • Define system integration specifications, data formats, security standards, and recommend a preferred system architecture.

5. System Integration Mapping (40 hrs)

  • Create data flow diagrams showing real-time and batch data exchanges across platforms.

6. Gap Analysis & Recommendations (40 hrs)

  • Identify system or process gaps, suggest middleware, upgrades, or data management improvements. Prioritize integration efforts.

7. Documentation & Final Deliverables (40 hrs)

  • Deliver:

    • Functional Requirements Document

    • Technical Requirements Document

    • Data Flow Diagrams

    • System Architecture Documentation

    • Summary Report with an Implementation Roadmap

8. Project Management & Coordination (20 hrs)

  • Regular updates, issue tracking, and internal QA throughout the project.