Transponders for Weigh Station Bypass Applications
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the procurement of approximately 6,000 transponders over a 2-year contract term, with the option to renew for up to 4 additional 1-year terms, for a total estimated value of $174,000. The transponders are required for weigh station bypass applications across multiple counties in the state, including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, Yakima, and others. WSDOT is seeking competitive bids that meet detailed technical specifications, including operating frequency, data capacity, power source, and regulatory requirements. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost, with a minimum 10% preference for products containing recycled materials. Quotes are due on September 3, 2024, and the anticipated award date is September 5, 2024.
This procurement does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. WSDOT has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the procurement does not require integration with any existing infrastructure or technology. The agency has not provided a specific award value or budget range, but the estimated purchase quantity and total value over the initial 2-year term are included in the RFQ documentation.
Washington
8/23/24, 12:00 AM 8/14/24, 12:00 AM General Transit Feed Specification - Realtime (GTFS-Realtime) Services Master Service Agreements REBID #1
The State of California Department of General Services, on behalf of local governmental transit agencies, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish Master Service Agreements (MSAs) for General Transit Feed Specification - Realtime (GTFS-Realtime) Services. The resulting MSAs will have a three-year term, with two optional two-year extensions, and will allow qualified firms to provide GTFS-Realtime services, on-vehicle devices, and customer support solely to local transit providers operating public transportation services. Key requirements include feed creation, prediction algorithms, data storage, ingestion points, service acceptance, and customer support. Proposals will be evaluated based on the bidder's qualifications, experience, technical approach, and cost. Key dates include a bidder's conference on 7/22/2024, the final proposal submission deadline of 9/6/2024, and tentative dates for public cost opening, notice of intent to award, and contract award.
The RFP does not specify any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It is open to all qualified firms, and there are no indications of incumbent vendors or existing technology that requires integration. The RFP states the estimated total value of the MSAs is $7 million over the full contract term, but the State will not guarantee any minimum or maximum amount of services that may be required by the participating transit agencies.
California
9/6/24, 8:00 PM 7/16/24, 4:47 PM DNR Global Navigational Satellite Systems
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), specifically the Resource Assessment Service's Maryland Geological Survey, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure six Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) survey units. The procurement seeks six Trimble Alloy receivers and six Trimble Zephyr 3 Geodetic antennas with advanced satellite tracking capabilities, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and Beidou. These specialized surveying instruments are required to have high-precision static specifications of 3mm horizontal and 3.5mm vertical accuracy, intended for surveying field landmarks such as groundwater monitoring wells and stationary landmarks for land subsidence measurements. The bid solicitation (K00R5600014/BPM047750) was posted on March 4, 2025, with critical deadlines including vendor questions due by March 14, 2025, at 6:00pm EST and final bid submissions required by March 26, 2025, at 6:00pm EST. The contract will have a 12-month term from the award date, with an "all or none" award structure mandating that bidders must propose all line items. Evaluation will focus on identifying the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest price while meeting all specified requirements.
This procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) or Veteran-owned Small Business Enterprises (VSBE), and no subcontracting goals are established. The contract does not involve federal funds and will be a single award with a firm fixed price structure. All six equipment kits must be delivered to the Maryland Geological Survey located at 2300 Saint Paul Street in Baltimore. Bids must be submitted electronically through the state's eMMA procurement system, with vendors required to bid on the complete equipment package. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves specialized scientific surveying equipment that typically represents a significant investment in precision measurement technology. The contract's straightforward procurement approach and specific technical requirements suggest a targeted acquisition designed to upgrade or replace existing geological survey equipment with state-of-the-art GNSS technology.
Maryland
3/26/25, 6:00 PM 3/4/25, 4:00 PM Augmented Reality Mapping System (ARS)
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is contemplating awarding a sole source contract for an Augmented Reality Mapping System (ARS) to be used across the jurisdiction of Thurston County. The ARS system must provide real-time map overlays, speed calculations, and video recording capabilities to aid law enforcement operations. The WSP has identified Shotover as the sole practicable source for the ARS system, which features a lightweight design, address lookup, speed measurement, and aerial imagery capabilities. The contract will have a 12-month term and an estimated value of $124,600. The WSP compared the Shotover ARS system to an alternative from Aerocomputers, but found the Shotover system superior in terms of the required features and capabilities. The sole source contract is critical to allow the WSP to provide real-time information to officers, monitor and record aggressive driving, and prosecute dangerous drivers effectively.
This sole source procurement is open only to the identified vendor, Shotover, as the WSP has determined their system to be the sole practicable source. No set-aside designations or restrictions on other types of organizations are mentioned. There is no incumbent vendor or existing infrastructure specified. The total budget for the initial ARS system purchase is $124,600, with the WSP anticipating a second ARS system purchase in 2025.
Washington
10/2/24, 12:00 AM 9/18/24, 12:00 AM NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXTEND A CONTRACT FOR A PROPRIETARY PRODUCT GPS TRACKING AND WIFI CONNECTIVITY
The State of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Rail and Transit Division, is seeking to extend a contract with Saucon Technologies for GPS tracking and WiFi connectivity services for 31 over-the-road coaches. This is a proprietary procurement, as the Saucon equipment was installed by the manufacturer, MCI, during the original bus procurement. The two-year fixed-price contract includes standardized equipment costs and monthly WiFi/GPS charges, with a total price of $27,000, which MassDOT has deemed reasonable. MassDOT is posting this Notice of Intent to Extend a Contract for a Proprietary Product due to the proprietary nature of the products and services, and the approval of the Federal Transit Administration for the use of federal funds. Responses, questions, or comments are being accepted via email by May 25, 2020.
This contract opportunity is restricted to the current vendor, Saucon Technologies, due to the proprietary nature of the products and services. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor, Saucon Technologies, is the only eligible contractor, as the existing infrastructure and technology requires integration with their proprietary equipment. The total contract value is $27,000 over the two-year term.
Massachusetts
5/25/20, 2:00 PM 5/15/20, 10:00 PM