Award
Arkansas Department Of Transportation Ardot #RFP 21-002R
Multibeam Sonar Survey System
Recipient
Not specified in the provided data
Awarded
April 19, 2021
Identifier
RFP 21-002R
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) issued RFP 21-002R for a Multibeam Sonar Survey System, including components such as a multibeam echo sounder, lidar sensor, GPS modules, software, and support equipment, with detailed technical specifications like a swath width up to 180 degrees, range resolution of 0.01 meters, frequency range of 250-650 kHz, and RTK positioning accuracy of 0.02 meters. The procurement aims to acquire a system capable of high-precision underwater surveying, supporting multiple GNSS satellite systems, with an expected delivery to ARDOT facilities in Little Rock, Arkansas. The contract includes training, warranty, maintenance support, and software upgrades, with the award managed by Danny Keene, Division Head of Equipment and Procurement. The procurement is classified under NAICS codes related to survey and mapping services, and UNSPSC codes for surveying equipment. The award is open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical and support requirements, with potential competitors including companies specializing in marine survey equipment and geospatial technology.
Description
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 21-002R for a Multibeam Sonar Survey System. The RFP was posted on March 24, 2021, with a response deadline of March 24, 2021. The award was made on April 19, 2021. The procurement is for the state of Arkansas (US-AR). The system includes components such as a multibeam echo sounder, motion sensor, timing device, GPS compass module, GPS antennas, software for collection and processing of sonar and lidar data, mounting equipment, cables, carrying case, extended warranty, lidar sensor, computer with software installed, GPS base station, and sound velocity profiler. The system must meet detailed technical specifications including swath width, range resolution, frequency range, positioning accuracy, and more as outlined in the RFP and addenda. The point of contact for the procurement was Danny Keene, Division Head, Equipment and Procurement Division at ARDOT.