Automated Flagger Assistance Device

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection DOT01125-2 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on procuring Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADs) for use across Ohio's twelve districts and eighty-eight counties. The contract enables the procurement of towable trailer-mounted AFADs with specific technical requirements, including wireless remote control operation, highway-legal trailers, battery power capable of 100 hours of use, LED lighting, and compliance with state and federal transportation regulations. These devices are designed to enhance road work safety by providing automated traffic control and flagging services.

The master IDV is awarded to Bain Enterprises, located in Stow, OH, with a performance period from the award date of December 19, 2024, through November 30, 2026. The contract is a competitive selection type covering the state of Ohio, with unit pricing fixed for the entire contract duration. The procurement allows for awards across seven individual bid items from multiple manufacturers, including Horizon Signal, John Thomas Inc., North America Traffic, Safety Technologies Inc., Synergy Technology LLC, Ver-Mac, and Wanco Inc. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, individual AFAD units are priced around $11,495, with vendors required to provide delivery to any ODOT district or county location at no additional charge and include a minimum 12-month parts and labor warranty.