Wavetronix SmartSensor HD, Serial to Ethernet Converter and DC Surge Module

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is conducting a procurement for the Houston District Headquarters, seeking 30 units each of Wavetronix SmartSensor HD (a radar vehicle sensing device), Serial to Ethernet Converters (Click 301), and DC Surge Modules (Click 200). These intelligent transportation system (ITS) sensors are advanced traffic monitoring devices capable of detecting up to 22 lanes simultaneously, with capabilities to report vehicle speed, length, and classification. The SmartSensor HD offers sophisticated features including five-times bandwidth resolution, a 250-foot detection range, and operates in extreme temperatures from -40F to 165F. The solicitation (No. 601440000049398) will be open from August 22, 2025, to September 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with a tentative contract award date of September 15, 2025. Vendors must submit responses electronically through the Bonfire system, with pricing required to be firm, all-inclusive, and fixed, and delivery to be made to 6922 Old Katy Rd., Houston, TX 77024. The evaluation will emphasize best value criteria, considering factors beyond price such as installation costs, life cycle costs, quality, reliability, and vendor performance.

The procurement does not specifically mandate a HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Subcontracting Plan, though vendors may claim various tie-breaking preferences including being a Texas-based business, offering Texas-produced goods, or providing products from disabled-owned businesses. Potential respondents must complete several mandatory schedules, including a Texas Family Code Schedule requiring disclosure of ownership information and certification of child support obligations for businesses with 25% or more ownership. The solicitation requires vendors to be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and utilize specific NIGP codes. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 30 units of specialized traffic monitoring equipment with precise technical specifications. Vendors must also complete an Exceptions Schedule and Assumptions Schedule, with warnings that failure to return these documents could result in the response being considered non-responsive. The devices are manufactured in the USA and come with warranties (two years for SmartSensor HD, one year for surge protection modules), indicating a comprehensive and professionally managed procurement process.