The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the US 41 Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) Upgrades - Phase 2 project in Manatee County. The procurement involves upgrading and replacing vehicle detection systems, traffic signal controllers, traffic signal controller cabinets, and ancillary hardware at three specific intersections: SR 684 (US 41) at 9th Street W, SR 55 (US 41) at 301 Boulevard, and SR 55 (US 41) at 30th Avenue W/E. The bid is due on May 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with a public bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. The contract is anticipated to begin on or about July 1, 2025, and will be effective for 25 months, with a maximum work performance duration of 60 calendar days. Deliverables include the installation of Wavetronix SmartSensor Matrix vehicle detection systems, Trafficware 980 ATC Type 1 traffic controllers, and APC by Schneider Electric Smart-UPS Industrial Online 1300W uninterruptible power supplies. Evaluation criteria and required qualifications include compliance with state regulations, drug-free workplace certification, and scrutinized companies lists. The procurement includes provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, potentially offering opportunities for qualified minority-owned or small businesses. Bidders must complete E-Verify employment eligibility verification and adhere to specific technological integration requirements. The total maximum budgetary amount for the contract is $700,000, with payment structured in percentages per intersection: 10% upon shop drawing approval, 10% upon stockpiled materials delivery, 50% upon construction completion, 20% upon testing completion, and 10% upon final acceptance. The project will be funded through the Department's annual appropriation, suggesting potential opportunities for local and regional contractors with experience in traffic signal infrastructure upgrades. No incumbent vendors were specifically mentioned in the documentation, but the precise technical specifications and sole-sourced product requirements indicate a need for contractors with specialized expertise in traffic signal technology and infrastructure implementation.
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DOT-ITB-25-1340-CB.pdf | 8MB | 4/10/25 |