Iteris Vantage-Next Detection Systems

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601330000044632 for Iteris Vantage Next Detection Systems to be delivered to the Galveston County jurisdiction at 5407 Gulf Freeway, La Marque, TX 77568. The procurement specifically seeks four Vantage Next CCU Shelf-Mount Units for TS2 applications, fourteen Vantage Next WDR Cameras, three Outdoor Shielded CAT5e Cables, and four 8-inch Color LCD Monitors. The solicitation focuses on advanced traffic management technology with comprehensive detection system components designed for intersection monitoring and data collection. Key procurement dates include an October 9, 2025 deadline for submitting questions, with TxDOT responses to be posted by October 13, 2025, and a bid response deadline of October 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM Central Time. TxDOT will evaluate responses based on the lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet exact specifications, with the tentative contract award scheduled for October 31, 2025. Vendors must register through the Euna Procurement website and submit all required documentation through their system, with deliveries accepted between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays.

The procurement includes multiple preference categories that vendors can claim, such as tie-bid preferences for Texas-produced supplies or USA-produced materials, and source preferences for products from persons with disabilities. Potential respondents must complete the Texas Family Code Schedule, which requires disclosure of ownership information and certification of child support obligation compliance. Vendors must be registered with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and ensure their National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) class and item codes are correctly listed. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the solicitation includes provisions for firm, all-inclusive, fixed pricing with no permitted price increases during the contract term. The procurement is exempt from state and local sales tax and federal excise tax, and TxDOT reserves the right to reject any response that does not precisely conform to the specified technical specifications. Notably, TxDOT believes the requested items are proprietary to one specification, which may limit competitive bidding.