Wavetrionix SmartSensor radars and detection systems

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for Wavetrionix SmartSensor radars and detection systems for the Houston District through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601330000044192. The procurement involves acquiring various traffic sensor equipment, including SmartSensor Matrix, SmartSensor Advance, Arc6, sensor cables, junction boxes, and mounting hardware. Deliverables include radar-based vehicle detection technologies designed for signalized intersections, with capabilities for dynamic ETA tracking, multiple detection zones, and robust environmental performance (-29F to 165F). Potential vendors must register on the TxDOT Procurement Portal at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/ and submit electronic responses by September 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. Evaluation criteria will focus on lowest price and ability to meet exact specifications, with TxDOT indicating the requested items are potentially proprietary to a specific specification. Vendors have until September 5, 2025, to submit questions, with TxDOT's responses to be posted by September 9, 2025. The tentative contract award date is September 30, 2025, with delivery location set at 6810 Old Katy Rd., Houston, TX 77024, during restricted hours of 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

The solicitation includes several compliance and certification requirements that may restrict or shape vendor participation. Bidders must complete an Execution of Bid form certifying they have not violated anti-trust laws, are not on federal terrorism watch lists, and have not been debarred from public contracts. The procurement allows for various preference categories, including those for Texas-produced goods, veteran-owned businesses, and environmentally sensitive products. A Texas Family Code Schedule requires disclosure of business ownership and child support obligations for entities with at least 25% ownership interest. Vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and ensure appropriate NIGP class and item codes are selected. While no specific award value is listed, the solicitation includes 10 line items for sensor equipment with quantities ranging from 3 to 15 units. New suppliers are encouraged to apply to the CMBL to receive future bidding opportunities, with additional information available online at https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/cmbl/ or by calling 512-463-3459.