ATMA Hardware and Software

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking a contractor to retrofit a vehicle with an Automated Truck Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) System operating in a Leader/Follower configuration. The primary objective is to enhance highway worker safety by developing an autonomous vehicle system that can operate in mobile work zones at speeds up to 20 mph. Key technical requirements include Level 4 Autonomy, lateral tracking accuracy within 6 inches, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, obstacle detection and avoidance, and emergency stop features. The solicitation (RFP 3522R11) requires comprehensive deliverables including vehicle kits, training materials, test plans, system documentation, and ongoing technical support with a 60-month warranty. Proposals are due on April 10, 2025, at 4:30 PM, with an evaluation criteria of 65% technical submittal and 35% cost submittal. A pre-proposal conference was held on March 21, 2025, and potential offerors were instructed to submit questions through the JAGGAER Q&A Board.

The procurement includes provisions for Diverse Business (DB) Program participation, with requirements for good faith efforts to engage minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. While no specific set-aside goals were mentioned, contractors must demonstrate compliance with diversity participation requirements or risk contract breach. The initial contract term is one year and six months, with potential renewal for two additional one-year terms. The project will be implemented at the PennDOT Fleet Management Garage in Harrisburg and is part of the broader Automated Driving Systems (ADS) Demonstration project investigating automated vehicle integration in work zones. Potential offerors must demonstrate significant experience in autonomous vehicle solutions, provide comprehensive documentation about technical capabilities, and prove financial stability. The contract requires the selected contractor to perform at least 50% of the total contract value and includes provisions for monthly fixed-cost maintenance services and potential future expansion through optional vehicle procurement tasks.