CV2X Connected Vehicle Equipment

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection DOT111A25-1 is a multiple award contract focused on Connected Vehicle (CV2X) technology and equipment. The IDV covers a comprehensive range of products and services including Roadside Units (RSUs), On-Board Units (OBUs), traffic equipment, and related technological infrastructure. Specifically, the contract enables procurement of communication devices from manufacturers such as Harman, Cohda Wireless, Yunex, Danlaw, Kapsch, Applied Information, Commsignia, and Denso. The scope encompasses equipment like signal controllers, sensors, and advanced traffic management systems, with provisions for installation, configuration, integration, testing, and training services across various device categories.

The contract is awarded to Baldwin & Sours Inc., with a performance period from January 22, 2025, to January 30, 2026. The contract type is a Competitive Selection IDV, covering the entire State of Ohio and its twelve districts and eighty-eight counties. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the vehicle allows for multiple vendor awards by item and includes detailed technical requirements such as IEEE and SAE standards compliance, OmniAir certification, and support for various communication channels (V2I, V2V, V2N). The contract is managed by ODOT's Office of Contract Sales, Purchasing Services, and offers cooperative purchasing options for eligible political subdivisions, state universities, and other government agencies through the OhioBuys e-procurement system.