VIVDS Processor System, Camera Assembly, and Accessories

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Houston District is conducting a solicitation for a Video Image Vehicle Detection System (VIVDS) Processor System, Camera Assembly, and Accessories under Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601330000044374. The procurement specifically seeks 2 units of a VIVDS Processor System with SDLC Cable and 8 units of a VIVDS Camera Assembly, with associated mounting hardware, jumper cables, and extended cable. The procurement focuses on the Econolite Autoscope Vision system, a high-definition video detection technology capable of detecting vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians at intersections with advanced features like stop-bar and advance detection, data collection, and HD video surveillance. Vendors must submit responses through the Euna Procurement platform by October 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with a tentative contract award date of October 31, 2025. TxDOT will evaluate responses based on lowest price and the vendor's ability to meet specified requirements, considering factors such as installation costs, life cycle costs, quality, reliability, delivery terms, and past performance. The system specifications include HD camera resolution (720p), 10x optical zoom, IP67-rated enclosure, and compatibility with various traffic cabinet types, with the ability to create up to 99 detection zones per video sensor.

To participate in this procurement, vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and have appropriate National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) class and item codes. The solicitation includes provisions for various vendor preferences, including Texas-produced materials, USA-produced supplies, and preferences for businesses owned by service-disabled veterans or those supporting environmentally sensitive manufacturing. Vendors must also comply with multiple legal and ethical certifications, including non-violation of anti-trust laws, not being on federal terrorism watch lists, and not being debarred or suspended by governmental entities. The solicitation requires detailed company information and includes a Texas Family Code Schedule mandating disclosure of ownership information for entities with at least 25% ownership interest. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple units of sophisticated traffic monitoring equipment. Vendors must provide a three-year warranty for the equipment, which can be extended up to six years, and must demonstrate capability to support the system's technical requirements and provide ongoing software updates.