Roadside unit and onboard unit devices (cvaz)

Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is seeking procurement of Connected Vehicle (CV) equipment through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for its Connected Vehicle Acceleration Zone (CVAZ) initiative. The solicitation targets the procurement, configuration, and delivery of Roadside Units (RSUs), Roadside Processors (RSPs), and On-Board Units (OBUs) to support technological infrastructure across Phoenix, Tolleson, Avondale, and unincorporated Maricopa County areas. The equipment will support critical transportation applications including Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP), Transit Signal Priority (TSP), Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Safety, and Freight Signal Priority (FSP) Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communications. Vendors must provide a minimum five-year warranty for all equipment and be responsible for configuration, delivery, testing, and training. The bid will be electronically submitted through BidNet Direct with a closing date of October 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, with a contract term of two years and options to renew for up to four additional years or extend on a month-to-month basis for a maximum of six months after expiration.

The procurement includes several small business and diversity considerations, with a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 0 percent but strong encouragement for equitable participation. Contractors must comply with Title VI Civil Rights regulations, Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation guidelines, and Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements mandating that all construction materials and manufacturing processes occur entirely within the United States. The solicitation is open to multiple jurisdictions through cooperative purchasing agreements, and bidders must be registered in the AZ UTRACS web portal. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant investment in connected vehicle technology infrastructure. Contractors will be required to submit detailed compliance documentation, including technical specifications, sales literature, training plans, and various affidavits covering non-discrimination, immigration law compliance, and non-collusion agreements.