2026 Overlay Prep Project

The City of Owatonna, Minnesota, through its Public Works department, is soliciting proposals for the 2026 Overlay Prep Project under solicitation number 2026-RFP-01, with a submission deadline of April 30, 2026. The project involves the procurement of a comprehensive, cloud-based Transit Signal Priority (TSP) system designed to enhance transit efficiency by integrating real-time vehicle tracking with traffic signal control using standards-based communications such as NTCIP. The solution must include software, hardware, engineering plans, system integration, testing, training materials, and ongoing technical support, with strict requirements for cybersecurity measures including data encryption, multi-factor authentication, role-based access control, and audit logging, ideally with SOC 2 Type II compliance. The system must interface with existing CAD/AVL infrastructure and support coordination across multiple jurisdictions, minimizing roadside infrastructure while delivering a centralized monitoring dashboard. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the official procurement portal, and hard copies or direct email submissions will be rejected. The contract is expected to have a two-year initial term with up to three renewal options, and award will be based on a best-value trade-off approach, considering technical merit, overall advantage, and cost, rather than solely on the lowest bid. Compliance with federal regulations is mandatory, including adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wage requirements, the Buy America Act for domestically produced materials due to federal transit funding, and the Americans with Disabilities Act for accessibility across all facilities and services. Contractors must ensure compliance with OSHA standards for trenching and excavation, implement Best Management Practices for environmental protection, and submit certified payrolls under federal oversight. Affirmative action plans under Executive Order 11246, nondiscrimination policies under Title VII and Title VI, and flow-down clauses to subcontractors exceeding $100,000 are required. The contracting entity must certify its eligibility, confirm it is not debarred or suspended, and allow unrestricted access for federal audits under 2 CFR § 200. All deliverables, including implementation plans, system acceptance documentation, operations manuals, and training materials, must be submitted according to project requirements. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience or default, and invoices must be submitted monthly with detailed task descriptions, hours, and costs, though no specific electronic invoicing platform like WAWF is mandated. Point of contact for inquiries is Mitch Schwering, Engineering Specialist, with administrative support from Anna Nusbaum,