8-02. Scope of Work- UDOT V2X Hardware RFP Intro.docx

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

UDOT C-V2X Equipment

Scope of Work

UDOT understands that the Connected Vehicle market is rapidly changing, so this solicitation tries to balance the need to procure devices that will work with the current systems, while allowing for new deployments that need to adhere to newer standards and technological features/enhancements. This solicitation has therefore been organized to allow offerors to bid on those device types that are most relevant to their product line. Each category will be evaluated and scored on its own merit, and Offerors may choose to submit on any or all device types as defined below:

Device Categories:

· TYPE 1 – C-V2X RSU

· TYPE 2 – C-V2X OBU

· TYPE 3 – C-V2X OBU (Compact)

· The OBU (Compact) is a small form factor on-board unit. It can often be referred to as an “all-in-one OBU” or a “self-contained OBU”. Unlike the standard OBU, this device houses its own internal antenna(s), receivers, etc. within a single, aesthetically non-intrusive enclosure designed for line-of-sight mounting.

· TYPE 4 – Roadside Processor (RSP)

· TYPE 5 – Human Machine Interface (HMI)

· TYPE 6 – On-board Processor (OBP)

Award of Contracts

The resulting contracts will feature a breakdown of prices including base hardware, extended maintenance/warranty options, and optional value-added features. While only the “Scoring Cost” is used to determine initial award eligibility, the full price list provided by the Offeror will be incorporated into the final agreement for future procurement use.

Offerors are asked to provide a response to at least one of the following discreet categories:

· C-V2X Roadside Unit (RSU) (85 Maximum Pts)

· C-V2X On-board Unit (OBU) (85 Maximum Pts)

· C-V2X OBU (Compact) (90 Maximum Pts)

· Roadside Processor (RSP) (65 Maximum Pts)

· Human Machine Interface (HMI) (50 Maximum Pts)

· On-board Processor (OBP) (45 Maximum Pts)

Offerors may be awarded in one category or in several categories. Additionally, several offerors may be awarded in each category.

Background

UDOT desires to work with vendors that can provide hardware that can be supported in our mature and growing connected vehicle ecosystem.

Connected vehicle technology is the next generation of traffic management. It can provide mobility improvements, increased transportation reliability, reduced environmental impacts, and safety benefits. UDOT’s ultimate goal for connected vehicle technology is to provide information to drivers (both human and automated) which can prevent crashes and save lives. Connected vehicle technology is part of UDOT’s effort to reach Zero Fatalities in our transportation system.

V2X Hardware UDOT has been involved in planning for and deploying connected vehicle technology for almost 20 years and has functional V2X deployments that date back to 2017. Current and in-progress deployments, using Cellular V2X (C-V2X) hardware operating in the 5.9GHz spectrum, span much of the State of Utah. A map of the UDOT projects can be found at https://gis.udot.utah.gov/v2x-network.

Our system is growing. The most recent and significant system expansion will be completed by June 2026. Future growth will be more limited but will include system maintenance and replacement over time.

Field components, including those existing and ones currently being added, of the current system include:

· C-V2X RSUs on 1318UDOT signalized intersections.

· C-V2X RSUs on 138 local agency signalized intersections.

· C-V2X RSUs at 232 locations along interstate or rural, non-signalized roadways.

· C-V2X On-Board Units (OBUs) on 850 UDOT, UTA and other agency fleet vehicles.

The RSUs listed above include approximately 21% Kapsch RIS-9360 RSUs and 79% Commsignia ITS-RS4-M RSUs. The OBUs listed above include approximately 46% Ficosa OBUs and 56% Commsignia OBUs.

Typical roadside installations include an RSU and a power-over-ethernet fiber switch (Cisco IK-2000-16PTC-G-E and IE-2000-8TC-G-B V1 and Fortinet FSR-112D-POE). Nearly all RSU installations are connected to the UDOT fiber network. RSU installations at signalized intersections also include a Signal Command Module (Helix) (also known as a Roadside Processor (RSP)), a single-board computer with application and processing software, and a connection to the signal controller (Econolite Cobalt SC3 and Intelight X3).

In a few cases, roadside installation also includes LiDAR technology from Ouster and Luminar / Seoul Robotics to detect the presence of vulnerable road users. The LiDAR data is used by the RSU to create an SDSM message.

In-vehicle installations include an OBU, and in many cases, an On-board Processor, a single-board computer (Helix) with application and processing software and a connection to various on-board systems, including the vehicle CAN bus.

In most cases, V2X hardware has been tested, installed, integrated, and maintained by The Narwhal Group, a Salt Lake City-based technology services company, under contract to either UDOT or Panasonic. Narwhal has also provided the Helix Signal Command Modules (RSPs) and On-Board Processors.

Applications and Messages UDOT’s V2X system supports a variety of applications, including:

· Transit Signal Priority for buses that are behind schedule

· Signal Preemption for snowplows that are actively plowing snow

· Signal Preemption for emergency vehicles responding to emergency events

· Driver warnings for sharp curves, slick roads, high wind, disabled vehicles, and variable speed limits

· Driver warnings (in development) for work zones, lanes and roads closed, crashes, and other events

To support these applications, the V2X system sends and receives the following standard messages, as defined by SAE J2735 and related standards:

· Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT). This data is generated by the signal controller and is assembled into the proper message format in the RSP.

· MAP. These are created using the USDOT MAP tool, and other tools, and stored in the RSP for forwarding.

· Basic Safety Message (BSM). Generated on board the vehicles, this message includes basic information created by the OBU GPS system and, in some cases, additional data gleaned from the vehicle’s CAN bus.

· Signal Request Message (SRM). Generated by the OBU and the On-board Processor on the vehicle to request signal priority or preemption for vehicles that meet certain criteria (lateness for transit, emergency vehicle lights operating for emergency vehicles, plowing snow for snowplows); received by the RSU and processed by the RSP to send the appropriate request to the signal controller.

· Signal Status Message (SSM). Generated by the RSP to confirm the receipt of the SRM.

· Traveler Information Message (TIM). Generated by the current V2X Management System and sent to the OBU to warn drivers of various road conditions and events. The Connecting the West program has established uniform protocols for the interoperable use of TIM messages, as defined in these in-progress documents (which are attached):

· “Connected Vehicle Traveler Information Message Guidelines.pdf”

· “CTW TIM Definitions.pdf”

· Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services message (RTCM). A GPS correction message broadcast at a limited number of intersections. Created by the RSP using GPS correction data obtained from a state network of servers and sent to the vehicle OBU. A few RSPs have an added chip which serves as an RTCM base station.

· Sensor Data Sharing Message (SDSM). This message is created in the RSU based on data from an infrastructure-based LiDAR sensor to report the location of vulnerable road users at the intersection.

UDOT currently uses the J2735-2016 standard and is migrating toward J2735-2024. The SDSM message is generated according to the 2024 standard.

All messages sent by UDOT’s V2X system have a security certificate attached as part of the Security Certificate Management System (SCMS). These certificates acknowledge that the message is authentic and hasn’t been tampered with during transmission. The security certificates currently in use are provided by OMni Trust Security (formerly Integrity Security Services (ISS)). UDOT has contracts with three additional SCMS vendors and intends, after interoperability testing, to include certificates from one or more of these vendors in our system. All new hardware must be capable of this interoperability.

Data and Communications The system operates on UDOT’s private fiber optic network which is accessible through UDOT’s VPN. RSUs request additional security certificates through the firewall permission which are configured by UDOT’s network administrators.

Data generated in the V2X System is transmitted from the roadside across UDOT fiber to the V2X Maintenance and Management System in UDOT’s GCP instance for storage and processing. Messages being forwarded include SPaT, MAP, BSM, SRM, SSM, TIM, and SDSM.

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