Card Reader Installation

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a single source procurement for card reader installation at the District 2 State Materials Office facility located in Gainesville, Florida. This procurement involves the installation of four interior door card readers and two new security gates, along with associated hardware, software, video intercom components, and entry/exit gate components. The work will be performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a contract term of three months. The primary objective is to enhance access control and security at the facility through the installation of new security devices integrated with the existing SIPASS card reader system. The posting was released on March 25, 2026, with proposals due by April 15, 2026, providing a 15 business day submission period for interested vendors. The procurement contact is Destyne Grayson at the Department of Transportation, 605 Suwannee Street, MS20, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450.

This is a single source contract opportunity under Florida Statutes Section 287.057(5), meaning only one vendor has been identified as capable of meeting the requirements. Siemens Industry, Inc. has been designated as the sole source vendor due to its exclusive ability to access and program the SIPASS card reader system currently in use at the FDOT District 2 facility. The agency justification for single source procurement emphasizes that Siemens is the only known vendor with the technical capability to access the system programming and provide the necessary materials and services required for this project. The estimated contract award value is $72,035.00. Bidders or interested parties may submit information regarding their ability to supply the requested commodities or services during the 15 business day posting period to be considered as alternative vendors.