ADDENDUM #1.pdf

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ADDENDUM NO.: 1 DATE: 3/31/2022

RE: ITB#: DOT-ITB-22-7025-EG

ITB TITLE: CONNECTED VEHICLE ROADSIDE UNITS FOR DISTRICT 7

OPENING DATE: APRIL 5, 2022

Notice is hereby given of the following changes to the above-referenced ITB:

1. REPLACE:

EXIBIT “B”, BID SHEET

2. TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question: Exhibit B – Page B-1, Description: Control Center Software. *Includes three-year services, licenses, and cloud storage. The quantity requested is 5. Should this be 3 (per year cost)?

Answer: Five Central Control Software licenses for five different agencies. Each license is to include five workstations/users that can access the software simultaneously.

Question: What CV data is required to be stored in the cloud for 3 yrs?

Answer: All data shall be stored on the FDOT provided server. The data distribution shall be handled by the central software provided by the vendor. Cloud storage is not required.

Exhibit B will be amended to remove cloud storage requirements.

Question: Please clarify that the bidder should only supply software and licenses for Control Center, and the necessary compute resources will be provided by FDOT.

Answer: The Department will supply the necessary server and computer resources for the Control Center software.

Question: If a cloud-based deployment is preferred, will FDOT provide the necessary networking and VPN infrastructure?

Answer: FDOT will provide the networking and virtual private network (VPN). Anything beyond the FDOT firewall shall be the responsibility of the vendor.

Question: Please clarify what "qty 5" of the Control Center software means e.g., Server licenses, seats, etc.

Answer: Five Central Control Software licenses for five different agencies. Each license is to include five workstations/seats that can access the software simultaneously.

Question: Would FDOT consider a subscription-based model for Central licensing?

Answer: No.

Question: Please specify the number of MAP messages to be created.

Answer: A MAP message shall be configured on each RSU.

Question: Please specify the traffic light controller SW versions.

Answer: A list of firmware and controllers will be provided to the awarded bidder.

Question: The specifications call out for a warranty period of not less than three (3) years from the date of final acceptance by the purchaser. Can the Department provide an estimated/anticipated date of final acceptance?

Answer: The warranty period shall be three years from the date of delivery of all fully functional equipment.

Question: Also, are the POE and surge required to be on APL?

Answer: The APL shall be required for any device type that is currently listed on the APL. If a device type is not listed on the APL, then the APL requirement is not required.

Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by completing and returning to the Procurement Office, by no later than the time and date of the bid opening. Failure to do so may subject the bidder to disqualification.

Enrique Garcia Procurement Agent

Bidder

Address

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Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.