ITS ATC Cabinets

The City of Huntsville, located in Madison County, Alabama, is soliciting sealed bids for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) Cabinets through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #65-2025-75. The procurement seeks comprehensive traffic control cabinet assemblies that must strictly adhere to ATC 5301 Standard Publication specifications, with a one-year contract term and potential extensions up to three years. Bidders are required to provide detailed pricing for specific components including Auxiliary Display Units, Serial Interface Units, High-Density Flash Transfer Relays, detectors, and service assemblies. The bid has a closing deadline of August 7, 2025, at 2:00:00 PM, with vendor questions accepted until July 31, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the city reserving the right to make partial or full awards. Technical qualifications mandate ISO 9001-2008 registration and UL listing for all proposed equipment. While no bid bond is required, vendors must submit a Certificate of Insurance and commit to firm pricing for 90 days from the bid submission date.

The City of Huntsville actively encourages participation from minority and women-owned business enterprises, demonstrating a commitment to diverse vendor engagement. Bidders must comply with Alabama Immigration Law and E-Verify requirements as part of their submission. No specific budget range or award value was explicitly detailed in the procurement documents, though the comprehensive technical specifications suggest a potentially significant investment in transportation infrastructure technology. The procurement does not appear to have strict set-aside designations beyond the encouragement of minority business participation. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Pricing for the ATC cabinets and associated components will be the primary consideration, with the city explicitly stating that no additional charges will be accepted for transportation, handling, packaging, or installation beyond the submitted bid price. The procurement represents a strategic investment in upgrading and maintaining intelligent transportation system infrastructure for the City of Huntsville.