RFP 22-029 Transit Signal Priority Project

The Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) in Marion County, Oregon, is procuring services for a comprehensive Transit Signal Priority (TSP) Project through RFP 22-029. The project requires a vendor to provide and install a sophisticated TSP system that will interface with SAMTD's existing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and be configured for operation on SAMTD buses. The primary objective is to facilitate longer green light cycles at high-transit corridor intersections when buses are behind schedule, enabling them to catch up and maintain their intended timetables. The project will be implemented in three phases, initially targeting 22 intersections in Phase 1, with subsequent phases expanding to 88 and 84 intersections respectively. Proposers must demonstrate technical capability to integrate with existing traffic signal equipment, including Opticom controllers and 711 detectors, and prioritization requests through the City's McCain system. The original proposal due date was September 30, 2022, which was later extended to October 11, 2022, at 4:00 PM. Evaluation criteria will include technical capabilities, references, pricing, and overall system compatibility with existing infrastructure.

SAMTD has established an overall 2.49% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, though no specific contract-level DBE participation requirement exists. The agency strongly encourages proposers to pursue subcontracting, mentoring, and partnering opportunities with DBE firms. The contract term is structured as a five-year base period with two optional one-year renewals. After a competitive procurement process, SAMTD issued a Notice of Intent to Award the contract to Sinwaves, Inc. dba LYT on December 27, 2022, with a protest period running through January 6, 2023. While specific budget details are not comprehensively disclosed, the Price Proposal Form indicates that pricing must include all wages, supplies, profit, and overhead for equipment such as Bus TSP Equipment, Intersection TSP Equipment, and TSP System Software. Funding for the project is sourced from an Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) grant with local matching funds provided by SAMTD. Proposers are required to be licensed to conduct business in Oregon and must provide a minimum of three references for similar work performed within the last five years.