Image Sensing System Remote Traffic Microwave Sensors (RTMS)

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) - St. Louis District is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) procurement for Image Sensing System Remote Traffic Microwave Sensors (RTMS) and associated replacement parts and interfacing cables. The solicitation (SFS605SL20002215) is specifically for replacement freeway radar detectors that are critical components of the St. Louis District's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), which is controlled by the Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) software. MoDOT has determined that only Image Sensing Systems, Inc. can provide these proprietary products, with Traffic Control Corporation serving as the sole authorized distributor in Missouri. The procurement is open from April 13, 2020, to April 17, 2020, with vendors able to submit responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS procurement system or via hard copy. The key deliverables include radar detectors and interfacing cables that must be compatible with existing highway facilities and systems, with specific emphasis on seamless integration with the current ATMS infrastructure.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The incumbent vendor is Image Sensing Systems, Inc., which is being identified as the only source capable of providing the required equipment due to its proprietary technology and compatibility requirements. The existing infrastructure involves the Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) software, which requires precise integration with the new radar detection equipment. While the estimated total value of the contract is not provided in the documents, the procurement is subject to specific state regulations regarding single feasible source purchases, including mandatory public notice for acquisitions over $5,000 and additional advertising requirements for purchases exceeding $25,000. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination, with Net 30 Days payment terms, indicating a standard government procurement approach.