RFP_527-26_Nussbaum_Appendix_A_Proposal-1.pdf

What type of automated technology are you looking to deploy?

Specify or define what SAE level your solution provides.

Can the proposed ADS system perform the following? Score Yes/No Notes

Lane keeping 2 Yes Adherence to speed limit 2 No Forward view obstacle detection and proper safe response 2 Yes

Side view obstacle detection and proper safe response 5 Yes

Rear view obstacle detection and proper safe response 1 No

Lane changing with integrated obstacle detection 5 Yes

Safe lane merging when entering/exiting the highway 5 Yes

Maintaining appropriate gap distance from other vehicles 2 Yes

Can the proposed ADS system operate under the following environmental conditions?

Score Yes/No Notes

Rain 1 Yes Sleet/hail

1 Yes

Ice was not listed as a weather condition but a buildup/accumulation of ice would be a limiting factor

Snow 2 Yes until snow accumulates on component High winds 1 Yes

Dust/ dirt 1 Yes Fog 1 Yes Mud 1 Yes Until accumulation happens Smog 1 Yes Smoke 1 Yes Spray 1 Yes

Sunny 1 Yes Cloudy/shadows 2 Yes Night/dark 2 Yes At what speeds can the proposed ADS system operate? Score MPH Notes

Maximum speed (daylight) >55 = 2 65 This is our top set speed

Table 3. ADS System Capabilities

Response

L2 automation

Weather

Particulate Matter

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Maximum speed (night) >55 = 2 65 This is our top set speed Yes/No Notes Yes 3 trucks No No

Can the proposed ADS system properly handle the following traffic conditions? Score Yes/No

Notes (Proposers may indicate if safety driver must be engaged)

Vulnerable road users present (bicycles, pedestrians, etc.) 4 Yes

Accident/emergency vehicle (i.e. move to the right/stop) 4 No

Vehicle not capable of navigating, driver must be engaged

Closed lane/ramp/road (section) 4 No

Vehicle not capable of navigating, driver must be engaged

Construction/work zones (variable speed limits, new lane patterns, conflicting lane lines, etc.)

4 No Vehicle not capable of navigating, driver must be engaged

Dense traffic/high vehicle volumes (i.e.

rush hour) 5 Yes

Managed lanes (high occupancy vehicle (HOV), high occupancy toll (HOT), etc.) 1 No

Vehicle not capable of navigating, driver must be engaged

Weigh stations 2 No

Vehicle not capable of navigating, driver must be engaged

Stopped vehicles 5 Yes

Enable operator to take manual control of the vehicle as needed at all times 3 Yes

Notify operator if GPS connectivity is lost during vehicle operation (if this is critical to operational safety)

7 Yes Notification does occur but it is not critical to operational safety

Notify operator when an emergency stop is necessary 5 Yes

Notify operator when the ADS system is available for use 7 Yes

Notify operator of the ADS system operational status while vehicle is in use 2 No

It tells the driver is something is wrong, but not if the system is working correctly.

Notify operator of vulnerable road users (pedestrian, bicyclist, etc.) 3 Yes

Class 8 tractor/trailer Box truck Delivery vehicle

Operator Notifications

What type of trucks will be deployed?

Parameters and Responsibilities Do you acknowledge this responsibility?

Notes

Participate in kick-off meeting Yes Participate in bi-weekly project meetings Yes Provide monthly invoices/reimbursement requests Yes

Provide monthly progress reports Yes

Review and provide input into required project documentation (see deliverables table for details)

Yes

Provide an Operational Design Domain (ODD) specifying conditions under which the ADS system can safely operate and those under which the ADS system should not be engaged)

Yes

Coordinate any necessary procurement of ADS technology, vehicles, telematics, etc. with the TAC Project Team

Yes

Provide information on deployment route(s) in the notes section

• Please provide approximate mileage for each proposed route (in one direction)

• Please provide approximate volumes on each route (if multiple routes)

Provide number of trucks equipped with automation technology in notes section N/A 3 trucks

Provide number of round trips in notes section per week N/A 15 round trips total

Deployment on route timeline

• Please indicate the number of months for deployment

• Please indicate the number of months for winter operations (December-March) Does the route include mileage on I-70? Please respond yes or no in the notes section N/A Yes

Install ADS kits (if retrofit), telematics (if needed), data loggers (if needed), etc. Yes

Installation, Testing and Training

We will be ordering 3 trucks to include the

N/A

Deployment is expected to last from February to November, 10 months total.

There would be 2 months of winter deployment.

Table 4. Deployment Team Parameters and Responsibilities

Project Management

Planning and Procurement

Deployment Information

N/A

We have three drivers selected. Driver 1 runs 555 miles in a daily circuit and 447 of those miles are in the states of OH and IN, 5 loads every week. Driver 2 has a daily run across IN and OH with 198 miles within the states in one direction, 5 loads every week. Driver 3 has a daily circuit and 343 miles out of 502 daily miles are in OH, 5 loads/week.

• Please indicate the number of trucks that will be equipped with ADS in the notes section

Yes

Provide an Acceptance Testing Plan Yes Based off of a template provided.

Conduct Acceptance Testing, rectify any issues, and provide documentation of test results for TAC Project Team signoff prior to deployment Yes

Provide ADS training materials for drivers and fleet partner, including back office and maintenance teams

Yes

Provide ADS training materials and participate in a minimum of two (2) training events for law enforcement/emergency responders (one for Ohio and one for Indiana)

Yes This may not be necessary with L2 automation but we can participate in whatever is needed.

Baseline operations on proposed route(s) to collect data for comparison (baseline data: ADS system disengaged or comparable conventional vehicle)

Yes Can provide pre-project truck information

Routine maintenance of vehicle and ADS system and monthly maintenance reports Yes

Emergency maintenance of vehicle and ADS system and timely reporting to TAC Project Team

Yes

Verify that any necessary governmental approvals have been received (for example, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Application for Radio Service Authorization if the solution includes wireless radio communication.

Yes Do not anticipate any needed.

Work with TAC Project Team to determine how data will be transmitted and used Yes Are capable and willing to provide data in multiple forms Collect data from both baseline operations and ADS technology deployment Yes

Follow all applicable federal, state, and local regulations Yes

Participate in feedback workshops for drivers, fleet back office/operations, and maintenance team both pre-deployment (to establish a baseline) and near deployment completion

Yes

Coordinate with TAC Project Team to align communications strategy and talking points and get approval for releasing content where applicable

Yes

ADS kit options.

Operations and Maintenance

Data Collection and Management

Communications

ADS

Level

Description of Data Element

Will you provide this data?

If yes, who will provide this data?*

Notes

L2 & above

External Video Footage - Surrounding Traffic/Environment

Yes Telematics triggered events available for 1 yr, can transmit as needed with driver data blurred

L2 & above

Internal Video Footage - Instrumentation/ADS User Interface

Yes OEM

Can't provide video footage but can provide data for instrument alerts.

L2 & above

Internal Video Footage - Driver Yes Telematics triggered events available for 1 yr, can transmit as needed with driver data blurred

L2 & above External Temperatures Yes Telematics

L2 & above Tire pressure Yes Telematics

L2 & above Tire wear Yes Fleet

Would have the drivers capture this weekly

L2 & above

Fuel consumption (miles driven, gallons consumed) Yes Telematics

Table 5. Data Sharing for Deployment Evaluation

L2 & above

Fuel cost savings/changes over baseline Yes Fleet

Changes will be minimal but can be compare d to our overall fleet averages , or pre-project performa nce

L2 & above GPS position Yes Telematics

L2 & above

GPS Connectivity along route Yes Telematics

L2 & above Traveling speed Yes Telematics

L2 & above Speed limit adherence Yes Telematics

L2 & above Load weight Yes Fleet

Drivers can capture daily

L2 & above Total Mileage Yes Telematics

L4 Only Mileage with ADS System Engaged No Choose an item.

L4 Only Mileage with ADS System disengaged No Choose an item.

L2 & above

Transmission State (driving, idling, stopped) Yes Telematics

L4 Only Number of/reason for system engagement/ disengagements

No Choose an item.

L2 & above

Number/type of system notifications to drivers Yes Telematics

L4 Only Number of/reason for false positives (collision avoidance)

No Choose an item.

L2 & above Harsh acceleration Yes Telematics above Harsh braking Yes Telematics above Air drag No Choose an item.

Do not have a way to measure

L2 & above

Drive Time Sheets (including driving vs rest time)

Yes Telematics

L4 Only Automated/Coordinated braking response time No Choose an item.

L2 & above Accelerator pedal action (%) Yes Telematics

L2 & above Brake pedal action (%) No Choose an item.

Can measure either 0% or 100%, not in between

L2 & above

Instances of emergency stop Yes Telematics

L4 Only Instances of automatic stop No Choose an item.

L4 Only Number of/reason for ADS system communications failures

No Choose an item.

L2 & above

Changes in labor rates ($ or %) Yes Fleet

L2 & above

Changes in maintenance costs ($ or %) Yes Fleet

L2 & above

Scheduled downtime for maintenance -date/time/duration

Yes Fleet

L2 & above

Unscheduled downtime for maintenance -date/time/duration

Yes Fleet

L2 & above

Cost of routine maintenance ($) Yes Fleet

L2 & above

Changes in cost of routine maintenance (%) Yes Fleet

L2 & above

Cost of unplanned maintenance ($) Yes Fleet

L2 & above

Changes in cost of unplanned maintenance (%) Yes Fleet

L4 Only ADS System-related maintenance costs No Choose an item.