FDOT District One - Connected Vehicle IVP Hubs and LiDAR Devices

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One for Connected Vehicle (CV) Integrated V2I Prototype (IVP) Hubs and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) devices. The project involves the deployment and implementation of CV technologies, including roadside units (RSUs) and other roadside infrastructure, at 25 intersections along a 6.44-mile corridor of US 41 in Lee County, Florida. The contractor shall provide the LiDAR devices, inclusive of all necessary components, software, and mounting equipment, as well as a 1-year warranty and 1-year technical phone support. The LiDARs must be compatible with the MH Corbin Connect ITS IVP Hubs and capable of supporting CV applications such as Signal Phasing and Timing (SPaT), Traveler Information Messages (TIM), and Pedestrian detection for Personal Safety Messages (PSM). The bid is due by March 14, 2023, at 9:00 AM, with the bid opening and posting of the intended decision/award taking place on the same day. The document provides detailed technical specifications for the Outsight Augmented LiDAR Box (ALB) and the Ouster LiDAR sensor, including hardware requirements and optical performance.

The contracting opportunity is specific to FDOT District One, and the funding source is not explicitly stated in the document. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendors or current contractors are not mentioned, and the existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration is the MH Corbin Connect ITS IVP Hubs. The possible award value or budget range is not provided in the available information.