US 41 ATSPM Upgrades - Phase 2

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 seeks a contractor to upgrade and replace vehicle detection systems, traffic signal controllers, traffic signal controller cabinets, and ancillary hardware at three specific intersections along US 41. Key deliverables include installing microwave detection systems (specifically Wavetronix SmartSensor Matrix), advanced transportation controllers (Trafficware 980 ATC Type 1), and uninterruptible power supplies (APC by Schneider Electric Smart-UPS Industrial Online 1300W). The bid is due on June 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with a public opening at 10:00 AM, and the project is anticipated to begin around July 1, 2025, with a 25-month contract term. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications and comply with state regulations.

The contract has a total maximum budget of $700,000 and will be funded through FDOT. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, bidders must comply with various state requirements, including maintaining a drug-free workplace, using E-Verify for employment eligibility verification, and adhering to non-discrimination provisions. Payment will be structured in stages: 10% upon shop drawing approval, 10% upon material stockpiling, 50% upon construction completion, 20% upon testing, and 10% upon final acceptance. The project requires integration with existing transportation infrastructure, focusing on enabling near real-time performance measures data collection. Potential bidders should note the sole-sourced product requirements and ensure they can meet the specific technical specifications for detection systems, controllers, and power supply equipment.