Wrong way detection system

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), specifically for the Fort Worth District, is soliciting bids for a wrong way detection system through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601310000097667. The procurement seeks a comprehensive traffic safety technology package consisting of a dual thermal wrong way detection system with specific components, including a solar-compatible control cabinet, wrong way static signs, a flasher ring, two AI thermal sensors, and a PoE interface circuit board. The procurement focuses on intelligent traffic monitoring technology manufactured by Teledyne FLIR and TraffiCalm, with the TrafiSense AI thermal imaging sensor capable of detecting and classifying road users in various environmental conditions. The solicitation requires vendors to submit electronic responses through the Euna Procurement platform by October 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with a deadline for submitting questions on October 20, 2025, and anticipated answers to be posted by October 22, 2025. The evaluation criteria will be based on the lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet exact specifications, with TxDOT reserving the right to reject any non-compliant submissions. The tentative contract award date is November 7, 2025, with delivery to be made to 2501 Southwest Loop 820, IH20 & McCart St, Fort Worth, TX 76133.

The solicitation includes various preference categories and compliance requirements that may impact vendor eligibility, such as preferences for Texas-produced goods, USA-produced materials, and businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. Vendors must comply with Texas Family Code Schedule requirements, including disclosing child support obligations for business owners holding at least 25% ownership interest. The procurement encourages vendors to be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and will cross-reference vendors against federal terrorism watch lists. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the system includes advanced technologies like 4G LTE cellular communication, server-to-server API capabilities, and a 5-year limited warranty. The products are manufactured in the USA, meeting ISO 9001:2015 certification and Build America/Buy America compliance. Vendors must also be prepared to demonstrate environmental resilience, with the system capable of operating in temperatures ranging from -34C to 74C, and comply with the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).