Exhibit H - mandatory criteria form.xlsx

This is a mandatory requirements form (Exhibit H) outlining essential criteria for traffic counting equipment procurement. The document specifies technical requirements for roadside traffic counters, including the ability to use two road tubes for traffic volume and vehicle classification data collection, time stamp capabilities for individual vehicles, and compatibility with MS2 database format for data upload. The equipment must be capable of collecting class, speed, and volume data, with data retrieval possible through external serial data cable or USB flash drive.

The equipment must meet specific operational requirements including a minimum 5-year lithium battery life or user-replaceable battery, waterproof and tamperproof enclosure, and FHWA Vehicle Classifications Standards "Scheme F" compliance. The hardware comes with a minimum 12-month warranty and must include all necessary external programming software, cables, keys, and tools. The equipment must be able to function effectively across various weather conditions and temperature ranges. The document is structured as a yes/no checklist for bidders to confirm compliance with these mandatory requirements, with failure to meet any requirement resulting in bid rejection.