Q&A 12.13.2024.xlsx
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- MassDOT RFI Weigh in Motion
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- BD-25-1030-CPO1-CPO1-109495
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- Massachusetts
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This Q&A document from MassDOT addresses vendor questions regarding the Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) system enhancement and expansion RFI. The document clarifies that responses are limited to 10 pages, not including cover pages, cover letters, table of contents, appendices, or attachments, with a submission deadline of December 17, 2024. The project involves upgrading existing WIM stations and establishing new sites across sixteen potential locations, incorporating technologies such as strain gauge axle sensors, CCTV cameras, USDOT reader systems, and automated license plate recognition. The system must interface with multiple MassDOT platforms including CVIEW, OASIS, MS2, MassDOT Data Lake, and SAFER through API connections.
The document confirms that funding is available for the project, though no specific budget is provided. There are no current or previous contracts related to this project, and the existing WIM counters are TRS models. The data is currently used for FHWA reporting requirements rather than enforcement purposes. All technology implementations must conform to Commonwealth security policies and standards, available at mass.gov. The Q&A also clarifies that data output formats will be dictated by existing MassDOT systems, with requirements for near real-time data transmission and the ability to share processed data including truck percentages, weights, dimensions, and device health information.
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| 1 | 11/8/24 | State Local/Deltek | Previous Contracts | Are there any current or previous contracts related to this project? If so, could you provide the details such as contract #, value, and expiration? | There are no current or previous contracts related to this project. |
| 2 | 11/13/24 | Gail Minty/Intelligent Imaging Systems, Inc. | Proposal Response Page Limit | We would like to request that MassDOT accepts and allows the additional appendices(supporting attachments) as a supplemental information along with a 10 page limit proposal response. | Yes, additional material, such as supporting materials, brochures and cut sheets are acceptable as an appendix and will not be counted against the 10 page proposal limit. |
| 3 | 11/18/24 | Amy Winslow/Q-Free | Page Counts | Do cover pages, cover letters, table of contents, appendices, or attachments count towards the page limit? | A cover page, cover letter, table of contents, appendices, or attachments do not count towards the 10 page limit. |
| 4 | 12/6/24 | Corey Dutiel/Mettler Toledo | MASSDOT IT Security and Privacy Requirements | What are security and privacy requirements for this? Is there a MASSDOT document or webpage to reference. | All technology implementations for MassDOT contracts require conformance with the Commonwealth's security policies and standards. They are posted online here: https://www.mass.gov/handbook/enterprise-information-security-policies-and-standards. These policies and standards do not exclude supplemental IT Terms that maybe part of any potential future bid documents and or contract. |
| 5 | 12/6/24 | Corey Dutiel/Mettler Toledo | Technology Requirements | What is the interface for accessing the specified systems (CVIEW , OASIS, MS2, MASSDOT Data Lake, SAFER) ? Is there a publish API or Webservice? | The data transfer between the potential external WIM system and the specified MassDOT systems is intended to be via an API (Application Programming Interface). Published details are not available at this time. |
| 6 | 12/10/24 | Susan Martin/Auxilium, Inc. | Technology and Data Output | Technology and data output need to be in a format that is easy to share with consultants and other MassDOT business units. What specific technology and data would need to be shared with consultants and business units? | The data output from the vendor WIM system will be shared with authorized business units. Some examples of the data output that may be shared includes device health for monitoring uptime, WIM data needed for FHWA reporting, weight data for permit violations, and axle data for MassDOT planning and design. Details about data specifics will be provided in any potential future bid documents and/or contract. |
| 7 | 12/10/24 | Susan Martin/Auxilium, Inc. | Technology and Data Output | Technology and data output need to be in a format that is easy to share with consultants and other MassDOT business units. What type of data output format is required? | Data output formats will be dictated by the existing MassDOT Systems that will ingest the data (CVIEW, OASIS, MS2, MassDOT Data Lake, SAFER, etc.). In addition, data output may be required in the form of exported pdf reports and spreadsheet files from the vendor system. Details about data formats will be provided in any potential future bid documents and/or contract. |
| 8 | 12/10/24 | Susan Martin/Auxilium, Inc. | Technology and Data Output | Technology and data output need to be in a format that is easy to share with consultants and other MassDOT business units. Is this specific to WIM data, or all potential camera and e-screening data? | This is not intended to include all raw data from the sensors/system. This is intended to be the resulting processed data output from the vendor WIM system. Some examples include data needed to meet FHWA reporting requirements, truck percentage data, truck weight data, truck dimension data, still camera images related to permits, and device health data. Details about specific data will be provided in any potential future bid documents and/or contract. |
| 9 | 12/10/24 | Susan Martin/Auxilium, Inc. | Data Transmission Time | Technology needs to minimize the time for transmitting real-time data between the WIM software systems and other MassDOT systems listed above. What would the state define as "minimal time" for transmitting real-time data? | Respondents are encouraged to explain what is considered the current acheivable "near real-time" data transmission rate in the industry for WIM station systems in their response to the RFI. The intent is that the data received from the roadway sensors is processed immediately and the results of the WIM software screening are transmitted to the MassDOT system(s) without delay. There are many variables that come into play and may differ across solutions, such as the amount of processing that happens at the roadside cabinet compared to the head end system and the amount of data that needs to be sent across the communication network. |
| 10 | 12/10/24 | Kara DeConno/IEM Corporation | Who is the current provider of the existing WIM stations? | MassDOT uses TRS WIM counters. | |
| 11 | 12/10/24 | Kara DeConno/IEM Corporation | Is the data from these stations currently being used for enforcement? What is this data currently being used for? | Data is not currently being used for enforcement. Data is being used to meet FHWA reporting requirements. | |
| 12 | 12/10/24 | Kara DeConno/IEM Corporation | Is there funding available for this project? | Yes. | |
| 13 | 12/10/24 | Kara DeConno/IEM Corporation | How many of the sixteen projected sites are entirely new? How many will be upgrades? Will the upgrades involved the removal and disposal of the existing systems? | Some sites are at existing in pavement loop stations. This is a request for information. Details about requirements will be provided in any potential future bid documents and/or contract. | |
| 14 | 12/10/24 | Kara DeConno/IEM Corporation | Why does MassDOT specifically list strain gauge axle sensors? Can a different, more reliable technology be considered that is more weather-resistant. | MassDOT is looking for information on the state of the practice and is interested in learning about technology for this type of project. | |
| 15 | 12/10/24 | Kara DeConno/IEM Corporation | Are there existing dimensioning systems at the current sites? | No. | |
| 16 | 12/10/24 | Kara DeConno/IEM Corporation | In addition to the dimensioning system, will there need to be signs warning the drivers of such (in case of a bridge strike, overpass, etc.)? | Details about requirements will be provided in any potential future bid documents and/or contract. | |
| 17 | 12/10/24 | Kara DeConno/IEM Corporation | Does the state have any interest in the identification of overheated wheels and brakes on a vehicle? This is an additional system that is typically installed at these inspection stations. | MassDOT is looking for information on the state of the practice and is interested in learning about technology for this type of project. | |
| 18 | 12/10/24 | Kara DeConno/IEM Corporation | What data output format is expected for sharing with consultants and other MassDOT business units? Is the sharing supposed to be an automated feature? | Details about requirements will be provided in any potential future bid documents and/or contract. | |
| 19 | 12/10/24 | Kara DeConno/IEM Corporation | Where can we find a copy of the MassDOT IT Security and privacy requirements? | All technology implementations for MassDOT contracts require conformance with the Commonwealth's security policies and standards. They are posted online here: https://www.mass.gov/handbook/enterprise-information-security-policies-and-standards. These policies and standards do not exclude supplemental IT Terms that maybe part of any potential future bid documents and or contract. |
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| 6 | 12/10/24 | Susan Martin/Auxilium, Inc. | Technology and Data Output | �??Technology and data output need to be in a format that is easy to share with consultants and other MassDOT business units.�?? What specific technology and data would need to be shared with consultants and business units? |
| 7 | 12/10/24 | Susan Martin/Auxilium, Inc. | Technology and Data Output | �??Technology and data output need to be in a format that is easy to share with consultants and other MassDOT business units.�?? What type of data output format is required? |
| 8 | 12/10/24 | Susan Martin/Auxilium, Inc. | Technology and Data Output | �??Technology and data output need to be in a format that is easy to share with consultants and other MassDOT business units.�?? Is this specific to WIM data, or all potential camera and e-screening data? |
| 9 | 12/10/24 | Susan Martin/Auxilium, Inc. | Data Transmission Time | �??Technology needs to minimize the time for transmitting real-time data between the WIM software systems and other MassDOT systems listed above.�?? What would the state define as "minimal time" for transmitting real-time data? |
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