03724_Exhibit B - Technical Specifications.docx

EXHIBIT B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Instructions:

1. Add Bidder’s business name above and follow the instructions below. Please note: Not following any of the instructions may result in the bid being deemed to be non-responsive.

2. Bidder Compliance. Review the Mandatory Specifications for Variable Message Boards and, as appropriate, in the Bidder Compliance column, mark either ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ depending on whether Bidder’s products meet such specification. If Bidder is NOT submitting a bid for the specific category for such specification, mark ‘N/A.’ Bidders must mark a response for each specification. If any specification does not have a response in the Bidder Compliance column, the bid may be non-responsive.

3. Written Response. If a Bidder can offer an equivalent alternative solution to what a certain specification states, or if Bidder can only partially meet the stated specification, the Bidder must provide a written response that addresses how Bidder meets that specification in the Written Response column.

4. Assessment.

a. Pass/Fail: Bidders must meet each of the Mandatory Minimum Specifications for Variable Message Boards. If Bidder selects ‘No’ for any of these specifications, or if Bidder’s proposed alternative or partial solution (if applicable) is determined to be insufficient, the bid will be deemed to be non-responsive, and the bid will be disqualified from further consideration.

b. In Bidder’s Written Response column, Bidder may provide a written response for any requirement marked ‘No.’

5. Supporting Information. Enterprise Services may request additional information to help verify the information provided by Bidder in this exhibit. A Bidder’s failure to provide requested information to Enterprise Services within three (3) business days may result in disqualification.

6. Bidder’s Commitments. Please note that Bidder’s responses, as applicable, will be added to the resulting Contract. Accordingly, Bidders are cautioned to indicate commitments that they can meet throughout the term of the Contract. If a Bidder/Contractor is not able to honor these commitments throughout the Contract term, Bidder/Contractor may be subject to early Contract termination that could impact their ability to contract with State agencies in the future. Please see Exhibit D – Contract.

7. Preferred Options. Please note that preferred options are not to include additional boards. Preferred options add value to the contract, are not required to be responsive, and will not be considered during bid evaluation.

8. Submit the exhibit as a Microsoft Word document and without modifying the formatting. If you need to print out this document for any reason, please note this document is size Legal 8.5” x 14”.Bidder’s

· All Categories

Note: Evaluation will be based solely on the mandatory specification. Any value additions exceeding the mandatory specifications will not be considered for evaluation.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR VARIABLE MESSAGE BOARDS:

· The unit Must be delivered with all manuals, (operator, service, parts) as a PDF download, QR code, or thumb drive upon request.

· Exterior Finish:

· There Must be no welding scale, roughness, sharp corners, or rust stains on the unit.

· The sign display cabinet Must be painted with a black powder coat.

Pass/Fail ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A No response required

· Category 5 – Full Matrix Small Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· Category 6 – Full Matrix Mid-Size Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· Category 7 – Full Matrix Large Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· Category 8 – Full Matrix 5-Color Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· Category 9 – Line Matrix Small Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· Category 10 – Line Matrix Mid-Size Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· Category 11 – Line Matrix Large Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

SPECIFICATION:

· Trailer:

· Trailer Must be designed to transport the sign.

· The sign trailer’s axle, suspension, wheels and tires, and highway lighting Must conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

· Hitch Must have a lockable 2-5/16-inch ball with a three-inch inner diameter pintle combination coupler with safety chains.

· Trailer Must be equipped with electric brakes if required by FMVSS.

· Must have adjustable leveling or stabilizer jacks on all four corners or equivalent.

· The draw bar Must be equipped with a wheel type, adjustable height folding jack.

· Battery enclosure(s) Must be constructed of non-corrosive material, ventilated and lockable.

· Preferred Options:

· Must not include additional boards

☐ No ☐ N/A No response required

· Category 1 – 2 Line Message Sign (Truck Mounted)

· Category 2 – 3 Line Message Sign (Truck Mounted)

SPECIFICATION:

· The sign and the controller must meet SAE J1455 which requires the board not to interfere with radio frequencies. This will include 700, 800 MHZ, frequencies as well as CB radios.

· Displays:

· Must be capable of displaying (two or three) lines of amber-yellow colored text consisting of 10- or 18-inch-high characters.

· Must be capable of displaying a full screen view of standard highway symbols arrows, chevrons, and 4 corner warning lights.

· Must be capable of displaying one line of amber colored text consisting of four characters, for example STOP.

· Must be displayed using LED’s. No moving parts in the displays. The message displayed on the sign must be clearly legible, to the driving public, from a distance equal to or greater than 650 feet for day and night conditions using 10- or 12-inch characters.

· Must be capable of linking 3 or more messages for a sequence display.

· Sign Construction:

· The message sign cabinet must be constructed of a lightweight material, such as aluminum.

· State material used in Optional Written Response box.

· The display side of the message sign must have a clear, scratch and UV resistant polycarbonate window.

· The dimensions of the sign must be the manufacturers standard.

· Sign must have a sealing gasket between the window and the cabinet that seals out the weather elements and minimizes window vibration shock.

· Enclosure must be thermostatically controlled to prevent damage and failure due to overheating. Vents and fan(s) to be sealed to keep out weather elements.

· The state of WA will accept a sign without thermostatic controls however, the sign must have the ability to operate in temperatures of -20 degrees F to +110 degrees F without damage to the sign or the enclosure. This must be annotated in the manufacturer’s sales literature.

· Must include the manufacturer’s standard mounting hardware and actuator.

· The actuator Must be capable of moving the sign to a vertical (deployed) position and to the horizontal (stowed or travel) position from inside the vehicle cab.

· Controller:

· Must be the manufacturer’s standard controller.

· The controller Must contain 50 or more of the manufacturer’s standard pre-programmed messages.

· The controller Must provide space for 40 or more user designed display messages.

☐ No ☐ N/A No response required

· Category 3 – LED Arrow Board 3’x6’ (Truck Mounted)

SPECIFICATION:

· Board:

· Must be equipped with at least 25 high intensity LED lights.

· The arrows displayed on the sign must be clearly legible to the driving public from a distance equal to or greater than 1000 feet for both day and night conditions.

· The unit must receive its power from the chassis.

· The message sign cabinet must be constructed of a lightweight material, such as aluminum.

· State material being used in Written Response box.

· Must have all mounting hardware needed for installation onto a pickup.

· State mounting location preference being used in Written Response box

· Must have a manual and automatic dimmer mode

· Must have internal support brackets to prevent deformation or buckling of the board.

· Operating voltage to be 12 VDC.

· Must have the following modes:

· Sequential chevron right or left

· Sequential stem arrow right or left

· Sequential head arrow right or left

· Single flashing arrow right or left

· Double flashing arrow

· Caution corners (four corner)

· Caution Bar

· Alternating diamond caution

· Test (If applicable)

· Remote Control:

· Must be a weather-tight enclosure with software and hardware necessary to operate the board.

· Controller Must have a 35-foot control cable assembly.

☐ No ☐ N/A Response Required

· Material:

· Mounting Location:

· Category 4 – Full Matrix Mid-Size for Small Trucks (Truck Mounted)

· The sign and the controller Must meet SAE J1455 which requires the board not to interfere with radio frequencies. This will include 700, 800 MHZ, frequencies as well as CB radios.

· Displays:

· Sign to be equipped with an automatic dimming system.

· Must be capable of displaying three lines of amber colored text consisting of 10” or 18” characters per line.

· Must be capable of displaying MUTCD part VI work zone graphics and arrow board functions.

· Must be capable of displaying one line of amber colored text consisting of four characters, for example STOP.

· The message displayed on the sign must be clearly legible, to the driving public, from a distance equal to or greater than 1000 feet for day and night conditions using the manufacturer’s standard sized characters on three lines.

· Must be capable of linking 3 or more messages for a sequence display.

· Sign Construction:

· The message sign cabinet Must be constructed of a lightweight material, such as aluminum.

· State material used in Optional Written Response box.

· The display side of the message sign Must have a clear, scratch, and UV resistant polycarbonate window.

· The sign Must have a sealing gasket between the window and the cabinet that seals out the weather elements and minimizes window vibration shock.

· The sign enclosure Must be thermostatically controlled to prevent damage and failure due to overheating. Vents and fan(s) to be sealed to keep out weather elements.

· Must have the ability to operate in temperatures of -20 degrees F to +110 degrees F without damage to the sign or the enclosure. This must be annotated in the manufacturer’s sales literature.

· The sign Must be deployed by a powered lift system.

· State what lift mechanism is being bid in Written Response box.

· Sign stow height, as measured from the ground to the top edge of the sign, Must be equal to or less than: 98” Sign shall fold down no taller than 18” from bottom end of the sign when in display position.

· Control Center:

· Controller Must be NTCIP compliant.

· Controller Must have a high resolution LCD screen or approved equal.

· Must have a sign controller that is installed in cab of truck.

· Must contain at least 100 of the manufacturer’s pre-programmed messages.

· Must provide space for at least 100 user designed display messages.

· The board Must have the ability to link 3 or more messages from the manufacturer’s pre-programmed or stored messages.

· Must have all mounting hardware needed for installation onto a pickup.

· State mounting location preference being used in Written Response box.

☐ No ☐ N/A Response required

· Lift Location:

· Mounting Location:

· Category 5 – Full Matrix Small Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· Category 6 – Full Matrix Mid-Size Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· Category 7 – Full Matrix Large Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

SPECIFICATION:

· The sign and the controller Must meet SAE J1455 which requires the board not to interfere with radio frequencies. This will include 700, 800 MHZ, frequencies as well as CB radios

· Display:

· Sign to be equipped with an automatic dimming system.

· Must be capable of displaying three lines of amber colored text consisting of 8 or more characters per line using various character sizes.

· Must be capable of displaying MUTCD part VI work zone graphics and arrow board functions.

· Must be capable of displaying one line of amber colored text consisting of four characters, for example STOP.

· The message displayed on the sign Must be clearly legible, to the driving public, from a distance equal to or greater than 1000 feet for day and night conditions using the manufacturer’s standard sized characters on three lines.

· Must be capable of linking 3 or more messages for a sequence display.

· Sign Construction:

· The message sign cabinet Must be constructed of a lightweight material, such as aluminum.

· State material used in Optional Written Response box.

· The display side of the message sign Must have a clear, scratch, and UV resistant polycarbonate window.

· Dimensions:

· Small Size - No larger than 82” in width and 49” in height

· Mid-Size - No smaller than 83” in width and 50” in height, and no larger than 105” in width and 66” in height

· Large Size - No smaller than 106” in width and 67” in height, and no larger than 145” in width and 83” in height

· The sign Must have a sealing gasket between the window and the cabinet that seals out the weather elements and minimizes window vibration shock.

· The sign enclosure Must be thermostatically controlled to prevent damage and failure due to overheating. Vents and fan(s) to be sealed to keep out weather elements.

· Must have the ability to operate in temperatures of -20 degrees F to +110 degrees F without damage to the sign or the enclosure. This must be annotated in the manufacturer’s sales literature.

· The sign Must be deployed by a powered lift system or a manually operated lift mechanism. Vendors are encouraged to provide option pricing for a power lift system if a manual system is being bid.

· State what lift mechanism would be offered in Optional Written Response box.

· The sign Must follow MUTCD 6F60, paragraph 26. The mounting of portable changeable message signs on a trailer, a large truck, or a service patrol truck Must be such that the bottom of the message sign Must be a minimum of 7 feet above the roadway in urban areas and 5 feet above the roadway in rural areas when it is in the operating mode.

· Sign stow height, as measured from the ground to the top edge of the sign, Must be equal to or less than:

· 98” for small size, or

· 114” for mid and large size.

· Sign Must have a deep cycle battery array capable of operating the sign for 168 hours or more without sunlight.

· Battery re-charges Must be accomplished with a 160-watt solar panel array that automatically points upward.

· Must be equipped with AC power battery charging system.

· Control Center:

· Controller Must be NTCIP compliant located in a lockable enclosure.

· Controller Must have a high-resolution LCD screen or approved equal.

· Must have a remote-control capabilities, i.e. WIFI or cellular.

· Must contain at least 100 of the manufacturer’s pre-programmed messages.

· Must provide space for at least 100 user designed display messages.

· The board Must have the ability to link 3 or more messages from the manufacturer’s pre-programmed or stored messages.

☐ No ☐ N/A No response required

· Category 9 – Line Matrix Small Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· Category 10 – Line Matrix Mid-Size Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· Category 11 – Line Matrix Large Changeable Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· The sign and the controller Must meet SAE J1455 which requires the board not to interfere with radio frequencies. This will include 700, and 800 MHZ, frequencies as well as CB radios.

· Displays:

· Must be equipped with an automatic dimming system.

· Must be capable of displaying three lines of amber colored text consisting of:

· 8 or more (for small size)

· 6 or more (for mid and large sizes)

· characters per line using various character sizes.

· Must be capable of displaying MUTCD part VI arrow board functions.

· The message displayed on the sign Must be clearly legible, to the driving public, from a distance equal to or greater than 1000 feet for both day and night conditions using the manufacturers standard sized characters on three lines.

· Must be capable of displaying one line of amber colored text consisting of four characters, for example STOP.

· Must be capable of linking 3 or more messages for a sequence display.

· Sign Construction:

· The message sign cabinet Must be constructed of a lightweight material, such as aluminum.

· State material used in Optional Written Response box.

· The display side of the message sign Must have a clear, scratch and UV resistant polycarbonate window.

· Dimensions:

· Small Size - No larger than 82” in width and 49” in height

· Mid-Size - No smaller than 83” in width and 50” in height, and no larger than 105” in width and 66” in height

· Large Size - No smaller than 106” in width and 67” in height, and no larger than 145” in width and 83” in height

· The sign Must have a seal between the window and the cabinet that seal out the weather elements and minimizes window vibration shock.

· The sign enclosure Must be thermostatically controlled to prevent damage and failure due to overheating. Vents and fan(s) to be sealed to keep out weather elements.

· Must have the ability to operate in temperatures of -20 degrees F to +110 degrees F. This must be annotated in the manufacturer’s specifications.

· The sign Must be deployed by a powered lift system or a manually operated lift mechanism. Vendors are encouraged to provide option pricing for a power lift system if a manual system is being bid.

· State what lift mechanism is being bid in Optional Written Response box. ¬

· The sign Must follow MUTCD 6F60, paragraph 26. The mounting of portable changeable message signs on a trailer, a large truck, or a service patrol truck Must be such that the bottom of the message sign Must be a minimum of 7 feet above the roadway in urban areas and 5 feet above the roadway in rural areas when it is in the operating mode.

· Sign stow height Must be equal to or less than 108 inches measured from the ground to top edge of sign.

· Sign Must have a deep cycle battery array capable of operating the sign for 168 hours or more without sunlight.

· Battery re-charges Must be accomplished with a 160 watt solar panel array that automatically point upward.

· Must be equipped with AC power battery charging system.

· Control Center:

· Controller Must be NTCIP compliant located in a secure enclosure.

· Controller Must have a high-resolution LCD screen or an approved equal.

· Must have a remote-control capability, i.e. WIFI or Cellular.

· Must contain at least 100 or more of the manufacture’s pre-programmed messages.

· Must provide space for at least 100 or more user designed display messages.

· The board Must have the ability to link 3 or more messages from the manufacturer’s preprogrammed messages or stored messages.

☐ No ☐ N/A No response required

· Category 8 – Full Matrix 5-Color Message Sign (Trailer Mounted)

· The sign and the controller Must meet SAE J1455 which requires the board not to interfere with radio frequencies. This will include 700, and 800 MHZ, frequencies as well as CB radios.

· Display:

· Bidder Must provide Five color, full-matrix display for text and graphics

· Bidder Must be in accordance with NTCIP Version 2

· Bidder Must be equipped with an automatic dimming system

· The message displayed on the sign Must be clearly legible, to the driving public, from a distance equal to or greater than 1000 feet for both day and night conditions using the manufacturers standard sized characters on three lines.

· Sign Construction:

· The message sign cabinet Must be constructed of a lightweight material, such as aluminum.

· State material used in Optional Written Response box.

· The display side of the message sign Must have a clear, scratch and UV resistant polycarbonate window.

· The sign Must have a seal between the window and the cabinet that seal out the weather elements and minimizes window vibration shock.

· The sign enclosure Must be thermostatically controlled to prevent damage and failure due to overheating. Vents and fan(s) to be sealed to keep out weather elements.

· Must have the ability to operate in temperatures of -20 degrees F to +110 degrees F. This must be annotated in the manufacturer’s specifications.

· The sign Must be deployed by a powered lift system or a manually operated lift mechanism. Vendors are encouraged to provide option pricing for a power lift system if a manual system is being bid.

· State what lift mechanism is being bid in Optional Written Response box.

· The sign Must follow MUTCD 6F60, paragraph 26. The mounting of portable changeable message signs on a trailer, a large truck, or a service patrol truck Must be such that the bottom of the message sign Must be a minimum of 7 feet above the roadway in urban areas and 5 feet above the roadway in rural areas when it is in the operating mode.

· Sign stow height Must be equal to or less than 108 inches measured from the ground to top edge of sign.

· Sign Must have a deep cycle battery array capable of operating the sign for 168 hours or more without sunlight.

· Battery re-charges Must be accomplished with a 160 watt solar panel array that automatically point upward.

· Must be equipped with AC power battery charging system.

· Control Center:

· Controller Must be NTCIP compliant located in a secure enclosure.

· Controller Must have a high-resolution LCD screen or an approved equal.

· Must have a remote-control capability, i.e. WIFI or Cellular.

· Must contain at least 100 or more of the manufacture’s pre-programmed messages.

· Must provide space for at least 100 or more user designed display messages.

· The board Must have the ability to link 3 or more messages from the manufacturer’s preprogrammed messages or stored messages.

☐ No ☐ N/A No Response Required

· Available Features/Accessories

Required only if Bidder is including list of available Features and/or Accessories to Contract Categories.

REQUIREMENT:

· Bidders who include "Available Features/Accessories" for the supporting Category must provide a link or supporting documents for the listed MSRP.

· Link or supporting documents for the listed MSRP in Written Response box. Bidders who include “Available Features/Accessories” for the supporting Category Must provide a link or supporting documents for all product specifications.

· Link or supporting documents for all product specifications in Written Response box.

☐ No ☐ N/A Response Required only if including a list of available Features and/or Accessories

· MSRP link/documentation:

· Product Specification link documentation:

Return this exhibit to Procurement Coordinator at:

DESContractsTeamCedar@des.wa.gov

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