Over-Height Vehicle Detection System

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking proposals for the design, supply, and installation of an Over-Height Vehicle Detection System. The system must use lidar technology to detect and provide real-time warnings to drivers of over-height vehicles approaching low bridges on I-29 and US 2. The system is also required to include a 3D vehicle measurement capability to detect over-width, over-height, and over-length vehicles and direct them to the nearest weigh station. Key objectives include integrating the system with the state's permit system and achieving high detection accuracy without false alarms. Proposals are due by October 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM CT. The RFP amendment provides responses to 39 questions from potential bidders and extends the original due date.

The RFP does not specify any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. While the original procurement intended to be a sole-source to HyPoint Solutions, the current RFP allows for competitive bids. The estimated value of the contract is $425,000, which includes software, support, and first-year maintenance, with optional annual renewal prices of $25,000 for the 3D vehicle measurement system and $35,000 for the over-height warning system. The state is tax-exempt, and the project will be funded through state resources.