Radar Vehicle Detection System

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Waco District has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601440000051803 for the procurement of radius sensors and accessories compatible with vehicle detection systems. The solicitation requests five line items consisting of outdoor UV-resistant CAT5E cable (3 spools), TS2 SDLC cables with DB15 connectors (2 units), universal camera mounting brackets (8 units), Radius CCU shelf-mounted units for four-sensor systems (2 units), and 24,000 GHz radar sensor units (8 units), specifically for integration with Iteris EdgeConnect-PAK systems and Vant Radius Plus radar sensors. Vendors must submit responses electronically through the Euna Procurement system at txdot.bonfirehub.com and include a signed Bid Table, Execution of Bid form, Texas Family Code Schedule certification, acknowledgment of any addenda, and disclosure of artificial intelligence usage if applicable. Award decisions will be based on lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet specifications in accordance with TxDOT Terms and Conditions, with pricing to be submitted on a firm, all-inclusive, fixed-price basis with F.O.B. destination terms. The question submission deadline is February 25, 2026, with TxDOT responses posted by February 27, 2026; the solicitation closes on March 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with a tentative contract award date of March 13, 2026. Delivery of goods must occur between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, at the TxDOT Waco District location in Waco, Texas, excluding state and federal holidays, with a default delivery time of 14 calendar days unless otherwise specified by the respondent.

No set-asides, HUB subcontracting plans, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are applicable to this solicitation. Prospective respondents must be registered with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and have the appropriate National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) codes selected for radius sensors and accessories; new suppliers may apply to the CMBL to receive future bidding opportunities. The solicitation document does not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing contract values, nor does it provide a budget range or award value estimate. However, vendors must demonstrate compliance with TxDOT's Acceptable Artificial Intelligence policy, providing detailed explanations of any AI functionality incorporated into their solutions, including descriptions of AI recommendations, data handling procedures, bias mitigation measures, and notification of any new AI implementations at least 45 days prior to deployment during the contract term. No performance bonds, financial requirements, insurance, security requirements, or accessibility requirements are mandated for this procurement. Responses are irrevocable for 120 calendar days following solicitation opening, and successful respondents may be required to attend a post-award meeting within 10 business days of award notification.