Automated Flagger Assistance Device

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection DOT01125-1 is a statewide contract for Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADs), designed to provide towable trailer-mounted Red/Yellow Lens flagging devices for all twelve ODOT districts and eighty-eight counties in Ohio. The IDV covers procurement of new, pre-qualified AFADs that must include specific requirements such as wireless remote control, highway-legal trailer, battery power supply, LED lighting, and a minimum twelve-month parts and labor warranty. These devices are critical for road construction and maintenance safety, allowing for automated traffic control in work zones across the state.

The contract was awarded to multiple vendors, with A&A Safety Inc being a primary contractor, and will run from the award date of December 19, 2024, through November 30, 2026. The contract is a competitive selection type with unit pricing fixed throughout the contract period, covering seven separate bid items from different AFAD manufacturers. The pricing ranges from $11,495.00 to $16,637.50 per unit, with delivery specified as 90 calendar days after receiving a purchase order. The IDV is Buy Ohio eligible and allows for participation by political subdivisions, state universities, and other authorized agencies through ODOT's Cooperative Purchasing Program.