1-Attachment A - Technical Specifications.pdf

LAVTA Cloud-Based TSP Solution - Technical Specifications

The Technical Specifications consist of the 2025 Caltrans Standard Specifications and as modified by the following special provisions.

The Standard Specifications can be downloaded at:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/2025-ccs-standard-plans-and-standard-specifications

The work embraced herein shall be done in accordance with the Contract Documents: the bid book, these special provisions, the project plans, the California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications dated 2025 (as revised) and Standard Plans dated 2025,, the City of Dublin Standard Plans (available at https://www.dublin.ca.gov/341/Standard-Plans), the City of Pleasanton Standard Specifications and Details (available at https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/assets/our-government/public-works/engineering/standard-details-2024.pdf) and the City of Livermore Standard Specifications and Details (available at https://www.livermoreca.gov/departments/community-development/engineering/standard-specifications-details/-folder-2080).

Each special provision begins with a revision clause that describes or introduces a revision to the Standard Specifications. A reference to a Standard Specification heading is only made when modifying the section and is not a comprehensive listing of the sections which apply to the project. All sections apply to the project. Sections which are not deleted, added, or modified by the special provisions remain as written. Any modification to a section does not change the rest of the section.

Any paragraph added or deleted by a revision clause does not change the paragraph numbering of the Standard Specifications for any other reference to a paragraph of the Standard Specifications.

Any reference to a State Agency or officer shall be interpreted as if the corresponding LAVTA agency officer acting under this contract were so specified.

Any reference to contact information for the State shall be interpreted as if the corresponding LAVTA contact information were so specified. Should there be any question as to what the corresponding information would be, contact LAVTA for determination.

The General Conditions & Instructions to Bidders and Special Provisions take precedent over any conflicting language in the Technical Specifications.

4 SCOPE OF WORK

Add to section 4-1.01:

The scope of work includes providing construction services to upgrade the LAVTA Transit Signal Priority (TSP) solution to a cloud-based solution. The work consists of installing, confirguring and testing new traffic signal controllers, new traffic signal controller cards, firmware, NTCIP 1211-compliant TSP modules, and all applicable licenses at designated intersections as shown on the plans.

The scope also includes programming and integrating the TSP modules within each traffic signal controller. Other elements of the work include removing field equipment and re-programming of the traffic signal controller associated with the removal of existing queue-jump operations.

The table below indicates the traffic signal controller replacements/modifications as part of the overall scope of work.

Ownership Intersection New Controller, New CPU Module (1C) or License 1

New Controller Firmware

New NTCIP 1211 Module

(Y/N)

Livermore East Ave at Vasco Road 1C v85.5 Y Livermore East Ave at Charlotte Way 1C v85.5 Y Livermore East Ave at Mines Road 1C v85.5 Y Livermore East Ave at Loyola Way 1C v85.5 Y Livermore East Ave at Madison Ave 1C v85.5 Y Livermore East Ave at Hillcrest Ave 1C v85.5 Y Livermore East Ave at Dolores St 1C v85.5 Y Livermore East Ave at Maple St 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Railroad Ave at First St/Maple St 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Railroad Ave at Parking Structure 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Railroad Ave at Livermore Ave 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Railroad Ave at L Street 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Railroad Ave at P Street 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Railroad Ave at S Street/Stanley Bl 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Stanley Blvd at Fenton Street 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Stanley Blvd at Murrieta Blvd 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Stanley Blvd at Wall Street 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Stanley Blvd at El Caminito 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Stanley Blvd at Murdell Lane 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Stanley Blvd at Isabel Connector Ramp 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Livermore Ave at Chestnut St 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Livermore Ave at Junction Avenue 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Livermore Ave at Portola Ave 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Portola Ave at L Street 1C v85.5 Y

Ownership Intersection New Controller, New CPU Module (1C) or License 1

New Controller Firmware

New NTCIP 1211 Module

(Y/N)

Livermore Portola Ave at P St/Paseo Laguna Seco 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Portola Ave. at Murrieta Blvd 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Portola Ave at Tranquility Circle-Cayetano Park 1C v85.5 Y Livermore Portola Ave at Isabel Ave-Campus Hill Dr 1C v85.5 Y Livermore N. Canyons Pkwy-Portola at Collier Canyon Rd 1C v85.5 Y Livermore N. Canyons Pkwy at Triad Dr 1C v85.5 Y Livermore N. Canyons Pkwy at Independence Dr 1C v85.5 Y Livermore N. Canyons Pkwy at Constitution Dr 1C v85.5 Y Livermore N. Canyons Pkwy at Airway Blvd 1C v85.5 Y

Dublin Fallon Rd and Fallon Gateway Commander v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Fallon Rd Commander v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Fallon Gateway Commander v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Lockhart St Commander v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Keegan St License v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Cammore Pl 1C v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Grafton St Commander v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Brannigan St 1C v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Tassajara Rd Commander v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Glynnis Rose Dr Commander v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and John Monego Ct Commander v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Myrtle Dr Commander v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Hibernia Dr Commander v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Hacienda Dr License v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Park Pl Commander v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Arnold Rd License v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Iron Horse Parkway License v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and DeMarcus Blvd License v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Scarlett Dr License v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Dougherty Rd License v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Dublin Ct License v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Sierra Ct License v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Clark Ave License v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Village Pkwy License v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Amador Plaza Road Commander v85.5 Y Dublin Dublin Blvd and Golden Gate Dr License v85.5 Y

Pleasanton Santa Rita Rd at Black Ave Commander v85.5 Y Pleasanton Santa Rita Rd at Valley Ave Commander v85.5 Y Pleasanton Santa Rita Rd at Mohr Ave Commander v85.5 Y Pleasanton Santa Rita Rd at Stoneridge Dr Commander v85.5 Y

Ownership Intersection New Controller, New CPU Module (1C) or License 1

New Controller Firmware

New NTCIP 1211 Module

(Y/N)

Pleasanton Owens Dr at W. Las Positas Blvd Commander v85.5 Y Pleasanton Owens Dr at Rosewood Rd Commander v85.5 Y Pleasanton Owens Dr at Hacienda Dr Commander v85.5 Y Pleasanton Owens Dr at Oracle-Kaiser Commander v85.5 Y

* New Commander controller will include new firmware license and TSP module with license. New CPU module (1C) will include license for new firmware and TSP module with license.

5 CONTROL OF WORK

Replace section 5-1.02 CONTRACT COMPONENTS with:

A component in one Contract part applies as if appearing in each. The parts are complementary and describe and provide for a complete work.

Add to section 5-1.20B(1):

The work is located within the right-of-way of the cities of Livermore, Dublin, and Pleasanton.

Contractor must acquire and comply with any applicable building or encroachment permits from the cities of Livermore, Dublin, and Pleasanton to perform the work, and pay all fees associated with acquiring these permits. Familiarize yourself with each of the City's requirements prior to bidding.

Contractor shall acquire a business license from the cities of Livermore, Dublin, and Pleasanton as necessary.

Payment for all work associated with acquiring all permits and business licenses, including payment of all fees, and complying with the requirements of the permits and licenses, is considered as included in the price paid under other bid items there will be no separate payment.

Replace section 5-1.26 with:

LAVTA is not providing construction staking services for this contract. Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary construction surveys. Construction surveys shall be done in accordance with Chapter 12, “Construction Surveys,” of the California Department of Transportation’s Surveys Manual. All work shall be constructed to the lines and grades shown on the contract drawings.

Unless authorized by the Engineer, any work done without construction survey line and grade will be done at the Contractor's risk.

Construction servicing is considered is considered as included in the price paid under other bid items will be no separate payment.

Add to section 5-1.27A General:

Make a record of changes during construction on one set of prints of the plans and specifications provided by the Engineer for this purpose. This set of documents shall be kept at the job site and shall be used only for marking as-built conditions. Upon completion of the project, deliver these documents to the Engineer prior to the processing of the final estimate.

Payment for all work associated with as-builts is considered is considered as included in the price paid under other bid items and there will be no separate payment.

Add to section 5-1.36:

5-1.36E Survey Monuments Protect survey monuments. Upon discovery of a survey monument within or directly adjacent to the project limits, immediately:

1. Stop work near the monument

2. Notify the Engineer

Do not resume work near the monument until authorized.

Add to section 5-1.47 Guarantee:

Guarantee that all equipment furnished and installed under this Contract remains free from substantial defects in materials and workmanship for 3 years after the date of Contract acceptance.

This guarantee Applies to all TSP-related components furnished and installed by the Contractor, including but not limited to:

· New traffic signal controllers

· New traffic signal controller cards

· New NTCIP-compliant TSP modules

· New firmware and licenses

During the 3-year guarantee period, the Contractor shall repair or replace any component of the installed TSP system having a substantial defect. This guarantee excludes damage or displacement caused by an event outside your control, including:

· Normal wear and tear

· Improper operation

· Insufficient maintenance

· Abuse

· Unauthorized changes or modifications

The Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the corrective work during the guarantee period. LAVTA does not pay for corrective work. During corrective work activities, provide the same insurance specified before Contract acceptance.

Manufacturer of TSP hardware, traffic signal controllers, and related components agrees to repair or replace parts that fail in materials or workmanship within 3-year warranty period, starting from date of Substantial Completion.

7 LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC

Add to section 7-1.02K(5):

Work shall be restricted to between the hours of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Work shall not be allowed outside this work window, including on Saturday or Sunday, unless approved in advance and in writing by LAVTA. Contractor shall submit requests for extending or modifying the working hours to the Engineer in writing.

8 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

Add to section 8-1.10A:

Liquidated damages in the amount of $3,600 per calendar day shall be assessed for each and every calendar day’s delay in finishing the Work in excess of the Contract Time set forth in the amendment.

9 PAYMENT

Add to section 9-1.03:

Payment for items covered under the Bid Items is intended to completely cover all work within the plans and specifications. Any work that is not clearly embraced in the various contract bid items is considered as included in the various contract items of work, and no additional compensation will be made.

DIVISION II GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

10 GENERAL

Replace section 10-7 with:

10.7 Cloud-Based Transit Signal Priority (TSP) Solution

Add section 10.7.01 LAVTA Cloud-Based Transit Signal Priority (TSP) Solution All equipment and components shall be ordered by the contractor. Contractor is responsible for the proper transport, construction, installation and configuration/integration of all equipment. Details of the equipment and system components are included in the project plans and these specifications.

12 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

Add to section 12-4.02A:

The Contractor shall coordinate with LAVTA to ensure uninterrupted bus and vehicular operations throughout the construction period. The Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule of the field installations and/or operational adjustments for LAVTA and the local cities to review. This schedule must include:

· Date and times of planned cabinet access, traffic signal controller changes, or suspended traffic signal functionality.

· Temporary traffic control measures that could affect bus travel times or intersection operations

· Any other measures implemented to minimize disruption to bus services

The Contractor shall submit the schedule for review at least 10 working days prior to mobilization.

Additionally, the Contractor must provide sufficient notice to LAVTA of any changes or updates to the proposed schedule to allow for necessary adjustments to be made.

Work associated with developing, implementing, and maintaining the temporary traffic control schedule is considered as included in the price paid under other bid items and there will be no separate payment.

15 EXISTING FACILITIES

Add to section 15-1.01:

Be cognizant of the existing overhead and underground utility lines in the proximity of the work area and take all precautions, as necessary, to not disturb these facilities.

The Contract shall preserve all existing GPS/radio equipment housed in the signal pole shaft, preserve all existing GPS/radio cabling within existing conduit, and preserve the existing 764 card TSP phase selector within the traffic signal cabinet for future Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) use.

87 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Replace section 87-10 with:

87-10 CLOUD-BASED TSP SOLUTION

Section 87-10.01 GENERAL Section 87-10.01A Summary Section 87-10 includes specifications for furnishing, installing, integrating, and testing the field elements of a cloud-based TSP solution

The field elements of the cloud-based TSP solution includes:

· Traffic signal controllers

· Traffic signal controller cards

· NTCIP 1211-compliant TSP modules

· New and upgraded traffic signal controller firmware

· New firmware licenses

Section 87-10.01C Submittals Submit the following product data:

· Product data for TSP modules, controllers, controller cards.

· Certificate of compliance for TSP equipment

· Documentation confirming functional compatibility with NTCIP 1211 requirements

Provide all applicable operations and maintenance and user manuals. The manuals must include:

· Comprehensive system overview

· Theory of operation

· Preventive maintenance procedures

· Diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures

· Corrective maintenance and repair procedures

· Parts lists with catalogue numbers

Section 87-10.01D Quality Assurance The field elements must be fully tested and integrated for TSP operations with the central cloud-based elements including TSP priority request generation and processing.

Section 87-10.02 MATERIALS Section 87-10.02A General The Contractor shall furnish and install, where shown on the plans, fully functioning traffic signal controllers, controller cards, firmware linceses, and NTCIP-compliant TSP modules as indicated on the plans and described herein these technical specifications.

Section 87-10.02B Traffic Signal Controllers and Equipment

Traffic Signal Controllers

The new traffic signal controllers shall be the Commander Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) by Cubic Transportation Systems or approved equivalent in all features and functions. The traffic signal controllers shall be fully compatible with each of the local city’s central traffic management systems.

All new traffic signal controllers shall:

· Run Scout software (v85.5 or later)

· Support 32 vehicle phases, 32 pedestrian phases, 32 overlaps, 8 timing rings, 32 output channels, 128 vehicle detectors, and 100 logic processor statements.

· Conform to NTCIP 1202 v03 and NTCIP 1211 v02

· Support:

- V2X (SPaT/MAP) communications

- Over-the-Air (OTA) application updates

- Transit Signal Priority (TSP), and

- Signal Performance Measures (SPM) data logging.

User Interface The traffic signal controller shall feature a 7-inch color 800 x 480 TFT high-brightness, sunlight-readable display with a resistive touch panel. The 29-key keypad supports both Model 2070 and Model 980 key assignments with 0.8-inch center-to-center spacing and metal dome tactile switches.

Both a Graphical (GUI) mode and Classic text mode interface are provided. An active LED indicator and speaker supporting tones and audio shall be included.

Communication Interfaces The traffic signal controller shall provide five 10/100 Ethernet ports are provided across two independent switches with configurable 10/100 speed settings. Three USB 2.0 high-speed ports shall be available (two from the Engine Board, one from the GPU). Serial ports shall include TS-2 Port 1 (SDLC EIA-485 at 153.6 Kbps), TS-2 Port 2 (ASYNC EIA-232 to 230.4 Kbaud with modem control), and an ATC Console port (ASYNC EIA-232). There shall be an ATC-compatible A2 communications card slot provides dual serial channels and Ethernet port access.

Signal Interfaces The traffic signal controller shall support TS-2 Type 1 operation via a 10-pin A connector and TS-2 Type 2 operation via NEMA A, B, C, and D connectors (D connector available in 2070 style or Trafficware Model 980 configuration).

Storage The traffic signal controller shall provide storage options that include an internal SD Card with high-speed SDIO interface, an optional external SD Card for detector volume/occupancy logging, an optional Datakey for the controller database, and USB memory device support for file transfer and software updates.

Physical, Electrical & Environmental The traffic signal controller shall measure 8.2” H × 15.0” W × 6.5” D and be available in shelf-mount or rack-mount configurations with dual integral handles and moisture-sealed touch panel and keypad.

It operates on 89–135 VAC at 60 Hz, consuming 20–80 Watts. The operating temperature range shall be –37 °C to +74 °C at up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing).

Traffic Signal Controller Software/Firmware

All new traffic signal controllers shall be provided with the Scout v85.5 or later software/firmware or approved equivalent in all functions and features.

Phase Timing & Options

The firmware (Scout or approved equivalent) shall provide full timing control for 32 vehicle phases and 32 pedestrian phases, including Min Green, Gap/Extension, Max 1/2/3, Yellow Clearance, Red Clearance, Walk, Ped Clearance, Bike Clearance, Red Revert, Added Initial, Max Initial, Dynamic Max, and Gap Reduction parameters. Phase options include Min/Max/Ped/Soft Recall, Dual Entry, Conditional Service, Phase Reservice, Guaranteed Passage, Rest-in-Walk, Simultaneous Gap-out, Call/Inhibit/Redirect Phases, Ped Delay, and Green Delay.

Overlaps The software/firmware shall provide 32 overlaps with types including Normal, Green/Yellow, L-Perm, Fl-Red, Fast-FL, R-Turn, Ped_1, MinGrn, GoBAR, IndPed, and FYA (FlYel-4) with configurable FYA Minimum Time, Gap Dependent FYA, and FYARedB4Ped functionality.

Ring, Sequence & Coordination The controller shall provide 8 timing rings with 32 assignable phases and 16 phase sequences supporting up to 16 sequential phases per ring. Phase modes shall include Standard 8-phase, Quad, Sequential, Texas Diamond, and User-Defined. Coordination supports 253 patterns, 48 cycles/offsets, 32 splits, and cycle lengths up to 999 seconds. Free Ring operation shall be selectable per pattern, with peer-to-peer support for up to 16 Ethernet-connected controllers.

Detection Up to 128 vehicle detectors and 32 pedestrian detectors shall be provided with Call/Switch Phase, Delay, Extend, and Queue timing. Detector modes shall include STOP_A, STOP_B, Bike, Q-Alarm, and Normal Red Rest. Speed detection shall be supported via 16 dual-detector groups. Eight or more Alternate Tables shall be available for Phase Timing, Phase Options, Detector Parameters, and Detector Options, all selectable by pattern via time-of-day coordination.

Preemption & Transit Signal Priority Up to 12 preempts shall be supported for railroad, fire, emergency vehicle, transit, and low-priority applications. Track clearance overlaps shall be able to be maintained across track-to-dwell transitions (v85.8). Full 32-phase Transit Signal Priority (TSP) shall be provided, and TSP requests shall be honored under remote control and TBC plans (v85.8).

V2X / SPaT / MAP The software/firmware shall be able to output ASN.1-encoded SPaT data per the J2735 2022 standard, with signal-group identifiers derived from channel configuration. Up to four independent IP addresses shall be supported for V2X message delivery. A Permissive parameter for SPaT channel state selection shall be included under one of the software/firmware versions (v85.5.1).

OTA Updates & NTCIP Over-the-Air (OTA) signed application updates shall be supported with safeguards against invalid downgrades and a flash-less update enhancement (v85.6). Full NTCIP 1202 v03 (ASC) and NTCIP 1211 v02 (SCP) support shall be provided with SNMP-accessible objects for remote management.

Signal Performance Measures & Diagnostics High-resolution data logging shall capture volume, occupancy, speed, detector events, and pedestrian/red extend events in an ATSPM-compatible format. Enhanced detector diagnostics shall cover No Activity, Max Presence, Erratic Count, and Fail Time conditions. MMU status visibility— including monitor channel outputs and measured channel voltages—shall be available if required.

Logic Processor & Scheduling Up to 100 logic processor statements shall be available for user-defined conditional logic. The time-base scheduler shall support Day Plans with up to 20 events, Day-of-Month and Day-of-Week scheduling, and a Backup Time parameter for automatic failover to the internal time-base coordinator when the system supervisor goes offline.

V7 Engine Board & Third-Party Support Full support for the new V7 Engine Board hardware shall be included (if requested), with cross-platform database compatibility between V6 and V7 boards. If necessary, the software shall support other vendor’s cards and engine boards (e.g., Econolite 2070-1C controllers with E1, E3, and E4 engine boards, including SPM files, Volume/Occupancy data, and Diagnostic Logging).

Central System and Remote Access The traffic signal controller and software/firmware shall be fully supported by Cubic ATMS (v2.12+) and StreetSync (v3.0+) central management systems. Remote access shall be available via web browser interface over Ethernet. The controller shall support SDLC and Ethernet-based system communications with configurable backup time failover to the internal time-base coordinator.

Model 2070-1C Cards

All new traffic signal controller cards (Model 2070-1C) shall be provided with the Scout v85.5 or later software/firmware or approved equivalent in all functions and features. All cards and firmware shall be provided with all applicable licenses.

TSP Modules

TSP modules shall:

· Be NTCIP 1211-compliant

· Be compatible with and installed/configured within the new and existing traffic signal controllers

· Be provided with all applicable licenses

Section 87-10.02C Integration of Traffic Signal Controllers and TSP Modules

The Contractor shall furnish, install and integrate all new traffic signal controllers, 1C cards, and firmware and TSP modules. This includes, but is not limited to:

· Converting traffic signal databases into the new traffic signal controllers and firmwares and conducting tests to ensure proper operation

· Integrating the new TSP modules including configurations and conducting tests

· Connect to existing communications networks

Contractor shall work with LAVTA, the local cities and the Cloud-TSP vendor in the development of the TSP parameters to be configured in the traffic signal controllers. This includes entering the TSP parameters into the traffic signal controllers and conducting testing with the Cloud-TSP vendor.

Section 87 – 10.02E Removal of Existing Queue Jump Elements

Remove and salvage the following queue-jump equipment:

· Blank-out signs and associated mounting hardware

· Bus signal heads and associated mounting hardware

· Static signs related to queue jump operations

· Any other components as shown on the plans

The following field elements shall remain in place:

· Existing GPS/radio units

· Existing GPS/radio cabling

· Existing EVP phase selectors in controller cabinets

Section 87-10.03 CONSTRUCTION Section 87-10.03A General The Contractor shall install the field elements of the cloud-based TSP system as shown on the project plans. Work includes installation of new traffic signal controllers, new traffic signal controller cards, new TSP modules, new firmware with licenses and removal of queue-jump related equipment including blank-out signs, signal heads, static signs and any other elements as shown in the plans.

All work shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and agency requirements to produce a fully functional installation.

The Contractor shall demonstrate that all of the components of the system are compatible and will perform satisfactorily as a system. Satisfactory performance shall be determined using the following test procedure during the functional test period. Testing shall verify:

· Controller integration, configuration and operation

· TSP module communications including priority requests from the Cloud-TSP system