E-ZPASS Toll Lane System Equipment & Installation

The Minnesota Department of Administration, procuring on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, is requesting proposals for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, equipment, installation services, and ongoing support for the implementation of a new Minnesota E-ZPASS Express Lanes roadside system on I-35E and I-394, with proposals due October 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CDT. Respondents must be National E-ZPASS Group certified vendors to be eligible. The State encourages participation from Minnesota-based small businesses, including those majority-owned and operated by racial minorities, women, persons with substantial physical disabilities, veterans or service-disabled veterans, or those located in economically disadvantaged counties, with potential eligibility for the State's Small Business Procurement Program.

The scope encompasses E-ZPASS Group certified multiprotocol RFID readers, antennas, ancillary equipment, and materials that support Minnesota's current SeGo RFID protocol and both TDM and 6C protocols to enable Electronic Toll Collection interoperability within the 902–928 MHz frequency range. Deliverables include complete installation and support services for both I-35E and I-394 corridors, with labor rates for Tier 1 hourly support and Tier 2 daily support provided on a time-and-materials basis. Maintenance support services include non-local travel expenses, lodging, and meals. The State requires 24-hour, 7-days-a-week service center assistance with first response to service calls within one hour. Contractors with contracts exceeding $175,000 per project must provide payment and performance bonds equal to 100 percent of the order sum. Prevailing wage requirements under Minnesota Statutes 177.41–177.44 apply, including electricians at established rates.

The contract term runs November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2028, with an option for extension up to an additional three years in increments as determined by the State. Master Contract M-564 is established on an ongoing basis to support MN E-ZPass operations. Federal funds may be used to pay for goods and services, requiring full compliance with federal requirements and debarment certifications. Payment is required within 30 days of receipt of an undisputed invoice. Questions are due September 24, 2026. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Portal; technical proposals must not exceed 50 single-sided pages as a single PDF document, accompanied by a completed Exhibit D Price Schedule.