34635 WIM Equipment_RFP_I_Desired Technical Specifications.docx

RFP 34366 – Weigh-In-Motion Equipment Att I

ATTACHMENT I – DESIRED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Desired Technical Specifications include features or functions, which will further improve and enhance the level of quality, service and support of the weigh-in-motion solution. Responses to Desired Technical Specifications are optional; however, points will be awarded based on how well the Proposer’s response complies with each Desired Technical Specification and its value to the State, including any related costs. If a Proposer chooses not to reply to a Desired Technical Specification, the total point score will be less than a Proposer that is able to deliver every Desired Technical Specification. Responses may be in written narrative form, or may reference other documentation included in the Proposal, or a combination of the two. For any Desired Technical Specifications offered, Proposers should also provide information, including cost if any, in the appropriate section on the Pricing Proposal.

SECTION 1: Sensors and Cameras for the WIM System It is desirable that the Proposer provide a list of all sensor and camera equipment able to be provided upon Award that are compatible with the proposed Mainline WIM controller and Ramp WIM controller. Proposers shall include the component manufacturer’s name, model numbers, specification sheets, warranties, installation kit components, and other descriptive literature of materials able to be supplied. The catalog sheets and literature must include technical data, physical properties, and operational description in sufficient detail to demonstrate the equipment specifications.

The sensor shall be either currently integrated or able to be integrated upon award into Proposer’s Mainline WIM and Ramp WIM Systems and shall be supplied by Proposer.

1.1 Commercial Vehicle Sensors (15 Points Possible): It is desirable that the commercial vehicle sensors required to measure the following data types be minimally invasive to the roadway and that these data types are collected from a minimal amount of sensors. Proposers must describe which sensor or combination of sensors are used to achieve each measurement type. Provide an installation layout showing quantity, type, and orientation of sensors in relation to each other to achieve all of these measurements. Multiple configuration options may be provided, but all configurations submitted must provide all of the following measurements to be awarded points.

· Vehicle length or classification

· Vehicle speed

· Axle count

· Axle spacing

· Axle and total vehicle weight

· Tire safety screening

Points will be awarded based on the following options:

· 5 points for collecting multiple data types from sensors

· 5 points for sensor combinations that are minimally invasive or non-invasive to the pavement

· 5 points for any additional data types not listed above provided by these proposed sensors

1.2 Over-height Sensor (10 Points Possible): It is desirable that the Proposer be able to supply a sensor capable of determining if a commercial vehicle is over-height. It is also desired that the over-height sensor solution be a standalone device that does not require a signal receiver device. Receivers require installation on the opposite side of the highway, which increases the installation cost significantly. The sensor must meet the following requirements to receive any points.

Points will be awarded based on the following options:

· 5 points for being able to provide over-height sensors

· 5 points for over-height sensor without a receiver

1.3 Pavement Temperature Sensor (5 Points Possible): It is desired for the Proposer to provide a sensor that measures the temperature of the pavement adjacent to the WIM sensors that is either non-invasive to the pavement or combines as part of another sensor that is providing an additional measurement. The sensor shall also meet the following requirements to receive any points.

1.4 Infrared Brake Sensor (10 Points Possible): It is desired for the Proposer to provide a sensor or system that detects overheated or defective brakes on commercial vehicles. It is also desired that this sensor or system be able perform accurate detection while the vehicle is at highway speeds.

Points will be awarded based on the following options:

· 7 points for overheated or defective brake detection

· 3 points for detection at highway speeds 65 MPH or greater

1.5 Portable Weigh-In-Motion Sensor (10 Points Possible): It is desired for the Proposer to provide a sensor or system that detects axle weight and can be easily installed and relocated without permanent impact to the installation area. Full points will be awarded to Proposers’ sensors that have following characteristics:

1.6 Camera Trigger Sensors (5 Points Possible): It is desirable that the Proposer’s system include trigger sensors for all types of cameras that either non-invasive to the pavement or are performing additional measurements, such as speed or axle presence. Full points will be awarded for trigger sensors that operate in either method.

1.7 Additional Sensors (10 Points Possible): Additional sensor options not listed above that are compatible with the Mainline and Ramp WIM Systems and are able to be supplied by the vender will be awarded 2 points per sensor up to a possible 10 points total.

1.8 USDOT Number Camera System (10 Points Possible): It is desirable that the Proposer’s camera system provide optical character recognition of USDOT numbers on the side of commercial vehicles. Full points will be awarded for camera systems that provide the image and conversion to text.

1.9 Bypass Camera System (16 Points Possible): It is desirable that the Proposer’s camera provide high resolution streaming video of commercial vehicle license plates and side views. The streaming video needs to be capable of being recorded by a network video recorder (NVR). It is also desirable that the camera system must be capable of converting license plate images to text at highway speeds. Points will only be awarded to Proposers that have the following camera characteristics:

Points will be awarded based on the following options:

· 2 points for a license plate reading camera meeting specifications

· 2 points for a side view camera meeting specifications

· 2 points for a network video recording (NVR) device

· 1 points for NVR storage of license plate text converted from the camera image

· 1 points for NVR storage of license plate country converted from the camera image

· 1 points for NVR storage of license plate state converted from the camera image

· 2 points for alarm notifications for detected commercial vehicles

· 1 point per day of storage of streaming video from LPR and side view cameras, up to possible score of 5 points.

SECTION 2: Mainline and Ramp WIM System It is desirable that the Proposer the provide features of the Mainline WIM and Ramp WIM Systems that are beyond the Mandatory Technical Specifications. It is also desired that the systems be housed in an outdoor rated cabinet supplied by the Proposer and pre-wired as a complete system.

2.1 NTCIP Compliant (14 Points Possible): It is desired that the controller be capable of communicating via the National Transportation Communications for Intelligent Transportation Systems Protocol (NTCIP). Data must be able to be published to the non-proprietary internal hosting service of the controller to receive points. 2 points will be awarded for each compliant standard.

· NTCIP 1206:2005, Object Definitions for Data Collection and Monitoring (DCM) Devices

· NTCIP 1201 v03, Global Object (GO) Definitions

· NTCIP 1205 v01, Object Definitions for Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Camera Control

· NTCIP 1209 v02, Object Definitions for Transportation Sensor Systems (TSS)

· NTCIP 2104:2003, Ethernet Subnetwork Profile

· NTCIP 2202:2001, Internet (TCP/IP and UDP/IP) Transport Profile

· NTCIP 2301 v02, Simple Transportation Management Framework (STMF) Application Profile (AP) (AP-STMF)

2.2 Additional System Operation (15 Points Possible): It is desired that the controller be capable of performing the following operations. 3 points will be awarded for each operation type.

· Tolling

· Weight Mile Tax (WMT)

· Hours of Service (HOS)

· Automatic Traffic Recording

· Connected Vehicle Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) or C-V2X

2.3 Drivewyze Compatibility (10 Points Possible): It is desired that the Proposer’s roadside controller be capable of providing data to Drivewyze as an alternative Green Light method. 10 points will be awarded based on WIM systems that are able to interface, or will be able to interface within 6 months of award, with Drivewyze.

2.4 WIM Sensor Accuracy (15 Points Possible): It is desired that the Proposer’s weigh-in-motion sensor be highly accurate. Proposers must submit sensor accuracy in terms of percentage for measured axle weight of commercial vehicles travelling at 65 MPH, and include technical details that demonstrate the solution’s capabilities. Testing and documentation must be completed by a company or agency different from the sensor manufacturer to receive any points. Proposers that submit accuracy ratings will start with 15 points and lose a point for every 1 percent away from 100% accurate. For example, if the proposed WIM sensors are 96% accurate measuring axles at 65 MPH, then the proposer will get 11 points. Proposers that do not submit accuracy ratings in percentage form will receive 0 points.

2.5 Automatic WIM Sensor Calibration (10 Points Possible): It is desired that the Proposer’s controller be capable of automatically calibrating or compensating for drifting weight measurements. Full points will be awarded to Proposers that submit technical details that demonstrate the solution’s capabilities.

2.6 Controller Firmware Upgrades (5 Points Possible): It is desired that Proposer’s system be capable of receiving firmware upgrades and updates over the network. Full points will be awarded to Proposers that submit technical details that demonstrate the solution’s remote update capabilities.

2.7 Remote Administration (5 Points Possible): It is desired that Proposer’s controller solution be capable remote configuration over the network. Full points will be awarded to Proposers that submit technical details that demonstrate the solution’s remote administration capabilities.

2.8 System Internal Logging (5 Points Possible): It is desired that the system have a large internal data storage capacity. In the event of communication failure, it desired that the system continue to collect data for 5 days. 1 point will be awarded for each day (a day is considered a 24-hour period with a full set of data values for a vehicle) that the controller can store data without loss, up to a possible 5 point total. Proposers must include calculation for data storage in terms of days to receive any points.

2.9 Backwards Compatibility (10 Points Possible): It is desired that the WIM systems be able to interface with the Agency’s current WIM system infrastructure.

Points will be awarded based on WIM systems that are able to interface, or will be able to interface within 6 months of award, with the following components:

· 2 points for single load cell weigh-in-motion sensors

· 2 points for Intercomp weigh-in-motion strip sensors

· 2 points for piezoelectric axle sensors

· 1 points for inductive loop detectors

· 1 points for contact I/O input from an over-height sensor

· 2 points for Perceptics license plate reading camera systems

2.10 Cabinet Assemblies (20 Points Possible): It is desired that the WIM system be procured as a complete assembly within a ground mounted, aluminum constructed, traffic style (332, 334, 340, etc.) cabinet with at least one 19” rack. The cabinet shall have two or four doors, front and rear. The front is to access the rack or shelf mounted equipment. The rear door is to access the wiring. Each door shall have a brass cylinder interchangeable Best Systems core lock such that the Agency can replace the cores as needed. The cabinet shall have a roll out shelf or drawer. The shelf or drawer shall have a hinged top that covers a storage area and provides a non-slip surface to write. The cabinet shall be UL 50, Type 3R rated. The cabinet shall come equipped with a fan assembly and manually adjustable thermostat controller for internal air circulation. The cabinet shall come equipped with two fluorescent lights. The light fixtures shall be mounted to the top of the enclosure. The mounting hardware shall not penetrate the exterior of the cabinet. The light fixtures shall be controlled from front and rear door operated switches.

Power Strip: It is desired for the cabinet assembly to include a 19” rack mounted industrial power strip with a minimum of eight NEMA 5-15R receptacles to allow for the Agency to power additional equipment.

Nameplate: It is desired that the cabinet assembly have an identification nameplate mounted on the inside of the service door. The manufacturer’s name, model number, serial number (if applicable), electrical rating (voltage and current), date of manufacture, the words “Outdoor Use”, and listing by the appropriate NRTL that was used shall be on the nameplate.

Expansion: It is desired that the cabinet assembly have EIA RS-310C defined 3U (19”W x 22”D x 5.25”H) minimum unused space near the top of the cabinet for the addition of Agency equipment.

Power: It is desired that the cabinet assembly have an incoming service of 120 VAC, 60 Hz (nominal). The incoming service shall connect to a load distribution center within the ground mounted controller cabinet. This service panel shall then serve the controller, sensor, and AVI. All power inputs shall be adequately protected by circuit breakers, keeping the 120V circuits separated from the service cabinet and the equipment.

Power must be run in a separate raceway than low voltage signals such as communications.

Surge Protection: It is desired that the cabinet assembly provide surge protection meeting UL 1449 for the incoming power. Suppressed voltage clamping rating shall be 330V. Provide surge suppression for the communication lines.

Grounding: It is desired that the cabinet assembly have an electrically grounded all metal enclosure. The grounding shall consist of an electrical ground wire at properly prepared electrical contact points. All grounding and bonding shall be in accordance with UL 467.

Points will be awarded based on assembly options:

· 8 points for standard Mainline WIM System cabinet assembly

· 7 points for standard Ramp WIM System cabinet assembly

· 5 points for empty space component expansion availability