MassDOT RFI Weigh in Motion

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) system enhancement and expansion project targeting sixteen potential locations across the state. The procurement seeks to upgrade existing WIM stations with advanced technologies including strain gauge axle sensors, CCTV cameras, USDOT reader systems, automated license plate recognition, dimensioning systems, and e-screening capabilities. Vendors are expected to provide comprehensive solutions that can operate in all weather conditions, meet federal reporting requirements, and seamlessly interface with multiple MassDOT platforms such as CVIEW, OASIS, MS2, MassDOT Data Lake, and SAFER through API connections. Responses are limited to ten pages and must detail methodological approaches to meeting MassDOT's technical requirements, with a strict submission deadline of December 17, 2024. The RFI specifically requires vendors to demonstrate capabilities for near real-time data transmission, ability to share processed data including truck percentages, weights, dimensions, and device health information, and strict adherence to Commonwealth security policies and standards.

The RFI does not currently specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, nor does it provide details about incumbent vendors or specific budget allocations. The existing infrastructure consists of TRS model WIM counters currently used for FHWA reporting purposes rather than enforcement. Respondents will bear all costs associated with preparing and submitting responses, and MassDOT explicitly states that this RFI does not obligate the agency to issue a subsequent solicitation or consider the responses in any future procurement process. The current system utilizes existing WIM counters that will require technological integration with new proposed solutions. While no specific pricing terms or funding requirements are explicitly stated, the document confirms that funding is available for the project. Vendors should note that all technology implementations must conform to the security policies and standards available on mass.gov, and the project aims to significantly enhance the state's transportation data collection and monitoring capabilities.