iTHEIA Video Classification System

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) procurement for the iTHEIA Video Classification System from International Road Dynamics. This specialized system will classify vehicles without requiring workers to be present in the roadway, which represents a significant safety and efficiency improvement for transportation data collection. The solicitation period runs from October 18, 2024, to October 25, 2024, with bids due by 2:00 PM CDT on October 25. Vendors can submit bids electronically through MissouriBUYS, by mail, UPS, or FedEx, with a requirement to contact the buyer, Melissa Harbian, five business days prior to bid closing if submitting a hard copy. The contract period will extend from the date of award through October 31, 2025. Evaluation criteria include compliance with mandatory specifications, lowest and best bid considerations, vendor responsibility, and overall responsiveness to the solicitation requirements. The procurement follows Missouri Code of State Regulation 7 CSR 10-11.020(5)(A) and 7CSR10-11.020(5)(B), which allows for a single feasible source procurement when only one vendor can meet the specific technological requirements.

While there are no strict set-aside requirements, MoDOT encourages 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation through subcontractors, suppliers, joint ventures, or other arrangements. International Road Dynamics is identified as the sole source for this proprietary technology, with no other vendors deemed capable of providing the specific video classification system. Vendors must maintain adequate liability insurance naming MHTC and MoDOT as additional insureds and comply with state regulations including the Domestic Products Procurement Act for purchases over $25,000. The solicitation includes a 10% price preference for products manufactured or produced in the United States. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. While the exact contract value is not specified in the documents, the procurement suggests a technology acquisition that will support MoDOT's vehicle classification and data collection efforts with a specialized, proprietary system that offers unique safety and operational benefits.