SmartPGH Multimodal Detection Procurement

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management & Budget, on behalf of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI), is requesting proposals for a complete multimodal detection system for signalized intersections under RFP #2026-RFP-170, with proposals due September 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on September 16, 2026. The procurement is federally funded as part of the $28.79 million SmartPGH project and carries mandatory compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act requirements, including domestic sourcing and final assembly provisions.

The system must detect, classify, and track vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, and other traffic modes using thermal imaging, video, LIDAR, and/or radar technologies. It must support NTCIP 1209 communications; integrate with Type 2070 advanced traffic controllers and MAXTIME IC Local Controller; provide web-based central platform configuration; and operate with a minimum of 64 simultaneously configurable detection zones across eight or more lanes per intersection approach. Local processors must store data for 72 hours minimum and operate in temperatures from -29°F to 165°F. The system must enable near real-time data transmission with low latency and both outbound and inbound API access for third-party integration. Bidders must respond to 35 detailed technical requirements, 50 simple requirements, seven open-ended questions, and provide implementation references. Bidders recommending fewer than 18 intersections for Phase 1 deployment may be disqualified.

Phase 1 targets 25 signalized intersections along Second Avenue, Forbes Avenue, and Fifth Avenue, with potential Phase 2 expansion to approximately 90 additional intersections. The contract spans 2027 through 2042 for subscription services and 2027 through 2033 for equipment. Installation is estimated for Q3 2027. Payment is structured in four milestones: 25 percent upon fulfillment, 25 percent upon acceptance, 20 percent upon 30-day testing, and 30 percent upon accuracy evaluation. The University of Pittsburgh will conduct independent accuracy evaluation requiring 90 percent pedestrian detection, 92 percent bicycle detection, and 95 percent motorized vehicle detection. Pricing must include a 60-month warranty and five years of subscription fees. Evaluation uses a best value approach: 60 points for qualifications (system requirements, references, implementation history) and 40 points for pricing, with subscription costs weighted at 60 percent over initial capital costs. Questions are due September 23, 2026. Answers to pre-proposal questions and interviews with top-ranked bidders will occur in October 2026, with final selection notification scheduled for November 5, 2026.