Traffic Monitoring Equipment/Supplies

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT17826-3 provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for advanced traffic monitoring equipment and infrastructure technologies. The contract covers a wide range of specialized products including Wavetronix Smart Sensor HD systems, Q-Free/TDC Hi-Trac traffic counters, Kistler Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) data loggers, MioVision detection systems, Leetron Vision AI count systems, IRD iTHEIA cameras, and Rekor AI systems. Additionally, the IDV encompasses supplementary equipment such as solar panels, solar components, poles, transformer bases, cabinets, batteries, and compact wind turbine generators, designed to support Ohio's extensive traffic monitoring and infrastructure needs across all twelve districts and eighty-eight counties.

The IDV is awarded to Rekor Recognition Systems Inc, specifically through its subsidiary Southern Traffic Services, with a contract period from May 20, 2025, to November 30, 2026. Structured as a competitive selection and multiple-award contract, the vehicle allows for flexible procurement of traffic monitoring technologies with a strong emphasis on compatibility with existing Automatic Traffic Recorder (ATR) infrastructure. The contract requires vendors to provide new equipment with a minimum three-year warranty and includes a unique provision allowing multiple vendors to participate. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the pricing documentation indicates unit costs ranging from $115 to $21,495 for various equipment, with a potential price adjustment provision for federal import duties.