AGENCY DECISION - District One Connected Vehicle LiDAR Devices

The Florida Department of Transportation District One is soliciting bids for Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) devices to support the US 41 Florida's Regional Mobility Elements (FRAME) Project. This initiative implements connected vehicle technologies across 25 intersections spanning 6.44 miles of the US 41 corridor in Lee County, Florida. The procurement includes 20 units of Ouster OS1 Rev 07.0 bundles along with associated mounting accessories, Y-cables, PoE+ splitters, and pole mount kits. Technical requirements specify Class 1 eye-safe sensors with at least 128 vertical channels, a ruggedized GPU-powered embedded computing platform, and a containerized AI perception engine capable of real-time detection of pedestrians, cyclists, and various vehicle types. All equipment must be compatible with Integrated V21 Prototype Hubs and meet strict compliance standards, including NEMA TS2 certification and FCC Part 15. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a 5% price preference granted to vendors whose principal place of business is located in Florida. The estimated contract value is 130,140 dollars, with Econolite Control Products Inc identified as the intended awardee. Vendors must be actively registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and submit an electronic Substitute Form W-9 to receive payments. Key administrative requirements include compliance with E-Verify for employee authorization and certifications regarding scrutinized companies lists, specifically prohibiting business operations in Cuba or Syria and boycotts of Israel. The award includes a one-year warranty and one-year of technical phone support, with all items delivered F.O.B. destination.