Intent to Single Source ITS Plus VIVDS Thunder System

The City of Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida, is pursuing a single-source procurement for an advanced Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Plus VIVDS Thunder System to enhance its traffic detection capabilities. The primary objective is to implement a traffic detection system that can recognize both motor vehicles and bicycles, supporting the city's expanding cycle track network and improving cyclist safety. The procurement, identified under reference number 26-X-00510, seeks a comprehensive traffic detection solution from an authorized manufacturer's distributor or dealer capable of providing the quoted product, warranty service, maintenance, and repairs. The system will utilize ITS Plus's proprietary technology, including a patented "Never Clean" lens and "Optical Mask" technology, which enables faster and more efficient installation compared to alternative technologies. The contract opportunity was posted on December 22, 2025, with a response deadline of December 29, 2025, and includes specific requirements for comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate limits.

The procurement appears to be open to authorized vendors who can demonstrate specific qualifications for the ITS Plus VIVDS Thunder System. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The total contract value is $14,995.00, as detailed in the vendor quote from ITS Plus, Inc., with a delivery timeframe of four weeks and payment terms of net 30 days. The system will integrate with the city's existing traffic infrastructure, replacing the current detection system that could only identify motor vehicles. Vendors must submit documentation proving authorized vendor status for the ITS Plus VIVDS Thunder System and ensure all insurance providers maintain an A.M. Best rating of no less than A-:VII. The procurement is being conducted through a single-source method due to the system's unique technological capabilities and proprietary patents that limit market competition, with the City of Tampa requiring the vendor to be an authorized manufacturer's distributor or dealer.