District Five Vehicle Detection System-Lake County

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Five is seeking bids for a Vehicle Detection System project in Lake County, specifically soliciting proposals for 8 complete Iteris VantageRadius Radar Vehicle Detection Systems (RVDS) to be installed at signalized intersections along US 441 (SR 500). The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered DOT-ITB-25-5013-IDE2, focused exclusively on equipment procurement with installation activities excluded from the contract scope. Bidders must submit proposals by April 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with a contract term not exceeding three years from the award date. All potential bidders are required to be registered in the State of Florida's MyFloridaMarketPlace system and must comply with various state requirements, including drug-free workplace certification and E-Verify compliance. The bid includes a one-time purchase of 8 complete RVDS intersection assemblies, with unit pricing established for potential additional component acquisitions, and mandates a one-year warranty on all items with technical support requiring 24-hour response times.

Participation in this procurement is subject to several important restrictions and compliance requirements. Out-of-state corporations must be authorized to do business in Florida and must contact the Florida Department of State for authorization. Bidders must adhere to strict nondiscrimination statutes covering race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and age, as outlined in multiple federal civil rights regulations. The procurement includes provisions for potential preferences, such as veteran-owned businesses and drug-free workplaces, and requires completion of a Foreign Country of Concern Attestation form. All payment transactions will be subject to a 1% MyFloridaMarketPlace transaction fee, and bidders are prohibited from contacting agency employees about the solicitation during a specified blackout period. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement suggests a comprehensive approach to modernizing vehicle detection infrastructure with potential for future expansion through the established unit pricing mechanism.