D7_Specifications_Sheet.pdf

This specifications sheet details equipment procurement requirements for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District 7 Office located in Mankato, Minnesota. MnDOT seeks to procure one Scout Plus Device, or an approved equal, capable of collecting comprehensive traffic data including volume counts, vehicle classification, turning movements, speed studies, safety data, and pedestrian/bicycle information. The device combines video, infrared, and artificial intelligence technology to operate across all weather conditions, including night and snow environments. The Scout Plus system can monitor up to four lanes per device and includes a Video Control Unit with integrated camera pole, high-resolution wide field of view camera, 64 GB industrial-grade SD card, universal power supply, installation tools, rechargeable battery, battery charger, tripod, and tripod weights. The device operates in the field for up to four days per battery charge depending on operational mode. This is a Request for Bid with responses due through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the stated event deadline. Prospective bidders must submit written questions by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to Jennifer.Hoffman@state.mn.us. Delivery of the device and all accessories must occur by March 31, 2026, to the Mankato office. This solicitation is designated as "No Substitute," meaning alternative products are not acceptable.

Pricing terms and funding sources are not specified in this specifications sheet. The solicitation requires responders to complete mandatory Responder Declarations and submit all documentation through the SWIFT Supplier Portal; email, fax, and non-electronic responses will not be accepted. Late responses will not be considered. Vendors requiring assistance with portal uploads may contact the SWIFT Vendor Helpline at 651-201-8100, Option 1. Additional bidding requirements, contract terms, and supporting documentation are contained in the Request for Bids, RFB Attachments, Sample Contract and Exhibits, and other referenced documents not included in this specifications sheet.