178-26 Traffic Monitoring Equipment/Supplies

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is inviting proposals for a contract dedicated to acquiring traffic monitoring devices and equipment. The primary aim is to bolster traffic data collection capabilities with equipment that integrates seamlessly with the current Automatic Traffic Recorder (ATR) infrastructure. The contract encompasses a wide variety of traffic monitoring tools, including side-fired radar detectors, traffic counters, AI data collection devices, communication systems, cabinets, related hardware, support poles, solar/charging systems, and batteries. All products must be new, defect-free, and compatible with the existing system setup. Vendors are expected to supply original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or approved non-OEM components and are obliged to provide technical support for troubleshooting any issues that arise. The stipulated timeframe for the contract is eighteen months from the date of the award, and all deliveries are expected to be conducted on a Free on Board (F.O.B.) basis to any of ODOT’s twelve districts and eighty-eight counties within Ohio. Delivery schedules are set with specific timelines: 60 days for equipment, 90 days for cabinets, and 120 days for poles. This initiative, classified under the NAICS code 334514 and PSC code 7G22, falls under a SLED contract opportunity, with expected contract value ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Proposals for this solicitation, as captured on March 28, 2025, should be submitted by the due date of April 15, 2025.