Intelligent Transportation System – Fiber Optic Network

Orange County, Florida is soliciting sealed electronic bids for a comprehensive Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Fiber Optic Network contract (Solicitation Y23-162) through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. The procurement seeks a term contractor for maintenance, construction, and repair of the county's ITS infrastructure, specifically focusing on fiber optic cable installation and repair at traffic signal locations, master communication huts, and connections to the Traffic Management Center. Deliverables include installation and repair of fiber optic cables, fiber testing, communication network troubleshooting, installation of communication huts, vehicle detection systems, closed-circuit television cameras, and Bluetooth travel time systems. Contractors must be pre-qualified by the Florida Department of Transportation in specific work categories, including Computerized Traffic Control and Intelligent Transportation Systems. The non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference was held on January 20, 2023, with electronic proposal submissions due by 4:00 PM EST on February 14, 2023. Respondents are required to submit comprehensive documentation including references, workforce data, and comply with county requirements such as E-Verify and drug-free workplace certifications.

The contract includes a 0% Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal, with workforce employment level targets of 18% minority and 6% women. The initial contract term is twelve months with options to unilaterally renew for an additional twenty-four months. The total estimated bid amount for the basic year plus two option years is $7,466,644.23, with individual delivery orders having a minimum threshold of $1,000 and a maximum of $300,000. Contractors must meet stringent technical requirements, including having International Municipal Signal Association (I.M.S.A.) Certified Level II Traffic Signal Technicians for work in traffic control cabinets. The pricing structure is unit-based, with 110 line items totaling $2,368,483.50, covering a wide range of specialized labor and technical services. Contractors must also comply with Orange County IT Standards, including specific restrictions on hardware, network protocols, and communication devices. Technical support for the procurement process is available through the OpenGov Platform, with the county's Procurement Division managed by Carrie Mathes.