Autoscope Vision Sensors and Comm Managers

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601440000051531 for the procurement of Autoscope Vision Sensors and Communication Managers, classified as a proprietary procurement under NIGP Class-Item 550-81. This solicitation seeks 20 units of Econolite Autoscope Vision Sensors (Model A700-1172) and 5 units of Econolite Vision Communication Managers (Model A700-1166-01) designed for video detection systems on roadways. The video sensors must feature at least 720p HD resolution with 10X optical zoom, H.264 video compression, and IP-67 sealed enclosures with hydrophilic coating and thermostat-controlled heating, while the communication managers must support up to eight sensors with broadband-over-power communications providing 70-90 Mbps throughput over up to 1,000 feet of cabling and Ethernet connectivity. The system must achieve a minimum 99% detection probability and maximum 3% false detection rate, collect and export traffic flow data in CSV formats, feature Windows-compatible management software with up to 99 configurable detection zones per sensor, and include installation completable within 15 minutes on a typical intersection without special tools. A minimum three-year warranty with optional six-year extension and free software updates during the warranty period is required, along with technical support via website, email, and 1-800 support line. The submission deadline is April 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time; questions must be submitted by March 24, 2026, with TxDOT responses posted by March 26, 2026. The tentative contract award date is April 30, 2026, and successful respondents may be required to attend a post-award meeting within 10 business days of award announcement. Delivery must occur at the TxDOT Waco District office (100 South Loop Drive, Waco, Texas 76704) between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays. Award will be made to the vendor providing the best value based on lowest price and ability to meet specified requirements, with pricing on a firm, fixed-price basis with F.O.B. destination terms, freight prepaid and included in unit pricing.

This procurement imposes no specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, though respondents may qualify for tie-breaker preferences if they are economically disadvantaged business owners or provide Texas-produced goods or environmentally-friendly materials. Prospective respondents must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) with appropriate NIGP class and item codes selected to reflect their capabilities; new suppliers may apply at https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/cmbl/. No Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is required unless the respondent intends to use subcontractors. Respondents must certify compliance with Texas Family Code Section 231.006 regarding child support obligations and provide names and Social Security numbers of all owners with at least 25% ownership interests. The solicitation requires comprehensive disclosure and documentation of all artificial intelligence systems—both proprietary and publicly available—that may be used in delivering the solution, with mandatory notification to TxDOT at least 45 days prior to implementing any changes to existing AI functionality or introducing new AI systems during the contract term; TxDOT reserves the unilateral right to cancel the contract without penalty if any AI functionality fails to comply with its Acceptable Artificial Intelligence policy. All goods must be new, in first-class condition, comply with applicable OSHA standards, and responses are irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the solicitation closing date. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents; pricing will be evaluated based on the bidders' quoted unit costs for the 20 sensors and 5 communication managers.