18-Prohibition-of-Certain-Tele.-Video-Surv.-Services-or-Equip.-10-27-2020.pdf

This is a Special Provision document issued by the Arkansas Department of Transportation establishing equipment and service restrictions for state transportation projects. The provision applies to all telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment utilized on projects, including the Little Rock Kanis Park Loop (TAP-22) project (Job 061776). The restriction prohibits the use of equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE Corporation, Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, and Dahua Technology Company, as well as any subsidiaries or affiliates of these entities.

The prohibition is implemented in accordance with 2 CFR 200.216 requirements and applies to all bidders and contractors on affected projects. This restriction ensures compliance with federal regulations regarding the procurement of telecommunications and video surveillance equipment on federally-funded transportation initiatives. Bidders must verify that all equipment proposed for use on the project meets these requirements and does not originate from the listed prohibited manufacturers or their subsidiaries.