CV2X Connected Vehicle Equipment

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT111A25-4 is a comprehensive contract for Connected Vehicle (CV) Equipment and related services, targeting implementation across Ohio's twelve districts and eighty-eight counties. The contract covers critical intelligent transportation infrastructure components, including Roadside Units (RSUs), On-Board Units (OBUs), LiDAR systems, and associated technical services. Procurement focuses on equipment that supports vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, with specific technical requirements for IEEE and SAE compliance, communication protocols, and integration capabilities. The scope encompasses field surveys, FCC licensing, map file generation, GPS correction, installation support, application development, training, and a Security Credential Management System (SCMS) dashboard platform.

Parsons Transportation Group Inc. is the prime contractor for this IDV, which was awarded on January 22, 2025, with a completion date of January 30, 2026. The contract is a competitive selection type with statewide coverage in Ohio, designed as a multiple-award contract to provide flexible technological solutions for connected vehicle infrastructure. While specific total contract value was not provided, the procurement includes detailed pricing for RSU and OBU equipment, infrastructure components, and professional services with hourly rates ranging from $250 for application development to $450 per site for configuration. The contract allows for comprehensive service offerings across various technological domains, including machine learning, cybersecurity, and advanced multimodal traffic detection systems.