Autoscope Vision Sensors and Comm Managers

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601440000052528 for the procurement of Autoscope Vision Sensors and Communication Managers to support the TxDOT Atlanta District located in Atlanta, Texas. The solicitation seeks a complete video detection system comprising two primary hardware components: a video sensor with integrated HD camera and embedded processor, and a communications interface panel capable of managing connections for up to eight video sensors. The video sensor must include a color CMOS camera with minimum HD 720p resolution, 10X optical zoom capability, H.264 video compression support, and an IP-67 sealed enclosure with hydrophilic-coated glass faceplate and thermostatically-controlled heating. The communications interface panel must support broadband-over-power technology, Ethernet connectivity, Wi-Fi 802.11g access, and NEMA TS2 SDLC protocol communication with traffic controllers. The system must deliver vehicle and bicycle detection capabilities with 99% probability of detection and no more than 3% false detection rate over 24-hour periods, support advance detection zones up to 600 feet from the sensor, and include Windows-based management software (compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 10) with configuration, monitoring, and remote data retrieval capabilities via JSON-formatted API. The manufacturer must provide a minimum three-year warranty with optional six-year extended coverage, free software updates during the warranty period, technical support via website and 1-800 number, and training materials and personnel training availability. The solicitation opened March 26, 2026, with a question submission deadline of March 30, 2026, TxDOT's response to questions posted by April 1, 2026, and the solicitation closing on April 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with tentative contract award by April 30, 2026. Evaluation will be based on lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet specified requirements, with all pricing submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis with F.O.B. destination freight prepaid and included in the unit price.

The solicitation is classified as proprietary under Texas Government Code 2155.067, indicating that only responses conforming exactly to the specifications will be considered. While the documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, the solicitation does not appear to contain set-asides specifically for disadvantaged enterprises, though respondents may claim applicable preferences for Texas-produced supplies, agriculturally-grown products, USA-manufactured goods, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and environmentally sensitive or recycled materials under Rule 34TAC 20.306 to be considered in tie-breaking situations. All respondents must comply with state and federal compliance requirements, including certification that they are not debarred or suspended at the federal, state, or local level, verification of child support obligation compliance through the Texas Family Code Schedule, and confirmation of compliance with terrorism financing restrictions and anti-trust laws. Responses must be submitted through the Euna Procurement system at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/ and must include Section 1 (Bid Table), Section 2 (Execution of Bid), Section 3 (Texas Family Code Schedule), and Section 4 (Addenda Acknowledgement) as separate documents, with responses remaining irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the solicitation closing time. No quantity guarantees are provided, and TxDOT reserves the right to obtain products from other sources during the contract term and to terminate the contract without cost or penalty with thirty calendar days' written notice. The solicitation documents do not provide specific award values or budget ranges for this procurement.