MnDOT D4 A. I. Count 100 System Traffic Camera

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for the procurement of one AI Count 100 System traffic camera with accessories for MnDOT's District 4 Office located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The solicitation seeks a traffic camera system capable of capturing 4-lane divided traffic data using a single device to improve data collection accuracy, efficiency, and safety. The procured equipment will include the standard AI Count 100 unit with 13-class classification capability, a carbon fiber telescopic pole with five sections extending to 23 feet, first-year full coverage comprising parts, labor, technical support, and software upgrades, and an optional 100AH external battery. Delivery is required by March 31, 2026, to MnDOT's Mankato office, with delivery to the District 4 facility at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. All responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal no later than February 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with written questions due to Jennifer.Hoffman@state.mn.us by 10:00 AM Central Time on February 10, 2026. Bidders must provide equipment sales literature, technical data, specifications, user manuals, and relevant license agreements; all pricing must be FOB Destination with freight prepaid and included, and installation and mounting services must be included in the equipment price with no separate fees permitted. Payment terms are Net 30 days following receipt of an undisputed invoice or merchandise, whichever is later, and responses must remain firm for 90 days unless otherwise approved in writing by the State.

The solicitation is open to all eligible vendors with no stated set-asides or restrictions on business type, though bidders should indicate whether their business qualifies as a small business or meets diversity and inclusion criteria under Minnesota's Small Business Procurement Program. Bidders offering goods as distributors or manufacturer's representatives must provide original equipment manufacturer (OEM) authorization documentation or proof of listing as an authorized distributor on the OEM's website. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract will be effective February 13, 2026, or upon full execution and all required signatures, whichever is later, with an expiration date of June 30, 2026, and no extension options beyond the initial term. All information storage and processing must be performed within the United States borders, and subcontracting is not permitted in whole or in part. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation documents; pricing will be determined based on the contractor's response, with bids required at the unit line level for the AI Count 100 System, 100AH Battery, and shipping and handling services in U.S. dollars only.