Solicitation

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the FDOT District One City of Sarasota Connected Vehicle Project. The ITB requests bids for an AI-based Road Safety Application and Edge Processor Devices to be deployed and implemented at 15 intersections within the City of Sarasota, Florida. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, software, vendor support, cabling, and mounting equipment, with a three-year term for the Safety and Traffic Insights and Smart Edge Infrastructure modules. Bids are due by September 13, 2022 at 9:00 AM, with a public bid opening at 11:00 AM and posting of the intended award at 2:00 PM. Pricing shall be firm, net, delivered prices, F.O.B. destination, and the project is funded by the State of Florida and does not involve federal funds.

This contracting opportunity is open to all interested and qualified vendors, but the ITB specifies that the in-state vendor preference and PRIDE requirements apply, as the project is funded solely by the State of Florida and does not involve federal funds. The ITB does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the available budget range is not stated. However, the successful bidder must be registered with MyFloridaMarketPlace and comply with the Scrutinized Companies Lists requirements.