SmartSensor Advance, Matrix and Accessories

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Fort Worth District is seeking bids for SmartSensor Advance, Matrix, and related traffic detection system accessories through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601310000098160. The procurement encompasses specific Wavetronix-manufactured traffic sensor equipment, including 24 GHz intersection radar sensors, extended range SmartSensor Advance detectors, sensor mounts, cables, junction boxes, and cabinet interface devices. Detailed technical specifications require 98 percent detection accuracy for large vehicles and 95 percent for motor vehicles, with sensors capable of detecting vehicles up to 900 feet for trucks and 600 feet for cars. The solicitation opened on December 12, 2025, with responses due by December 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. All submissions must be completed through the Euna Procurement system and include execution of bid documents, addenda acknowledgments, and Texas Family Code Schedule documentation. Award will be based on lowest price and ability to meet precise technical specifications, with a tentative contract award date of January 30, 2026.

The procurement does not explicitly mandate Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation, though the bid documents include optional preference checkboxes for Texas-produced goods, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and other socio-economic considerations. No specific performance bonds, security requirements, or insurance requirements are stipulated. The contract allows for purchase of items on an as-needed basis, with no guaranteed quantities, and TxDOT reserves the right to obtain products from alternative sources during the contract term. While a specific contract value is not disclosed, the bid table indicates potential procurement of multiple sensor units across six line items. Successful respondents must comply with anti-trust laws, anti-terrorism financing requirements, and debarment regulations. All equipment must meet NEMA TS 2-2003 standards, FCC compliance requirements, and IEC surge protection standards, with a mandatory two-year warranty against material and workmanship defects.