Vantage Next CCU - Shelf Mount

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), specifically the Bryan District, is soliciting bids for Vantage Next Central Control Unit (CCU) Shelf Mounts through Solicitation Number 601330000043159. This procurement is focused on acquiring three units of the Vantage Next Max Shelf-Mount Platform, an advanced traffic detection system developed by Iteris. The system can support up to 8 sensors with one central control unit and is designed for large intersections with up to 10 lanes per approach, including complex roadway configurations like diverging diamond interchanges. Key technical specifications include Ethernet and Wi-Fi communications, streaming video output, HDMI port, and operation in extreme temperatures ranging from -35F to +165F. The solicitation is open from August 22, 2025, to September 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with vendor questions due by August 26, 2025, and TxDOT's responses to be posted by August 27, 2025. Evaluation will be based on the lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet solicitation requirements, with a tentative contract award date of September 12, 2025.

Potential bidders must be registered on the Euna Procurement website and submit responses through the TxDOT Procurement Portal. Vendors are encouraged to apply to the Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) to receive future bidding opportunities, with new suppliers welcome to register. The procurement includes several preference categories for tie-breaking, such as Texas-produced supplies, USA-produced materials, and preferences for businesses owned by service-disabled veterans or located in economically depressed areas. Vendors must comply with various legal and ethical standards, including anti-trust laws and terrorism watch list restrictions. The contract requires vendors to be cross-referenced against federal systems like the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated National list. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the solicitation indicates that purchases made under this contract will be exempt from state and local sales tax and federal excise tax.