PTZ Camera for MnDOT District 7 - Mankato
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016851
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Jennifer Hoffman jennifer.hoffman@state.mn.us (651) 366-3019
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District 7 Office in Mankato is soliciting bids for a Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cellular camera system through a Request for Bid (RFB) posted on March 12, 2025, with responses due by March 20, 2025, at 10:00 am Central Time. The procurement seeks a comprehensive camera package including a 2MMP Sapphire Series PTZ Cellular Camera with a 36-month service contract, a 24-hour Level 6 Solar Power System, universal mounting options, and professional 1080p time-lapse movie production capabilities. The primary objective is to enable the Office of Traffic to observe construction projects with advanced monitoring technology that allows for flexible project tracking. Key deliverables include a camera system that supports multiple project observations, provides 30-day video recording, and offers the ability to pause the service contract during periods of inactivity. All responses must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, with freight costs included in the pricing. Questions from prospective bidders must be submitted in writing to Jennifer.Hoffman@state.mn.us no later than 10:00 am Central Time on March 17, 2025, with responses provided via addendum.
The solicitation encourages participation from diverse businesses, including minority-owned, woman-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises. Veteran-owned businesses can claim up to a 12% preference on the first $2,000,000 of the bid if certified by the Office of Equity in Procurement or verified by the US Small Business Administration. The contract is structured to provide maximum flexibility, with MnDOT District 7 owning the camera at the contract's conclusion and receiving comprehensive technical support to minimize field malfunctions. While specific budget allocations are not explicitly stated, the procurement emphasizes comprehensive support and technological capabilities. All storage and processing of information must be performed within the United States, and bidders must comply with environmental and accessibility standards. The solicitation is open to registered vendors in the SWIFT Supplier Portal, with assistance available through the SWIFT Vendor Helpline at 651-201-8100, Option 1, for those experiencing registration or submission challenges.
Opportunity text
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR BID (RFB). Email, Fax, and non electronic responses will NOT be accepted. All responses must be submitted online through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the Event Due Date and Time. Late Responses will NOT be accepted. PURPOSE: The purpose of this solicitation is to procure one PTZ cellular camera for our MnDOT District 7 Office located at 2151 Bassett Dr, Mankato MN 56001. That will allow our Office of Traffic to observe a construction project. The purchase of the camera should include a 36 month service contract. During the contract there needs to be a way to pause the contract during times of inactivity. This contract will not be linked to any given construction project. District 7 will have the ability to do multiple time lapse/ project observations during contract period. During the duration of the 36 month contract there should be PTZ camera support to minimize camera malfunction in the field. At the end of the contract, District 7 will own the camera. Please review the following attachments containing important detailed information and describing actions required for a complete response to this solicitation: 1. Request for Bids 2. RFB Attachments 3. Sample Contract and Exhibits 4. Specifications *Responder Declarations MUST be filled out and attached to response *Freight must be included in the pricing submitted in the bid SUBMITTING QUESTIONS: Questions from prospective Responders regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Jennifer.Hoffman@state.mn.us no later than 10:00am, Central Time, Monday, March 17th, 2025. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum. Contact regarding this solicitation with any State personnel other than the Buyer listed above may result in rejection of the response. IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES UPLOADING YOUR RESPONSE, YOU MAY CALL THE SWIFT VENDOR HELPLINE AT 651.201.8100, OPTION 1 FOR ASSISTANCE. If you need assistance obtaining a Vendor ID; Completing the Registration Process; Navigating the SWIFT Supplier Portal; OR Downloading/Responding to a RFB, you MUST call the SWIFT Helpline for assistance: 651-201-8100, Option 1 (twice)
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