Whatcom Transportation Authority Cobblestone #2017-213RFP

Award for Smart Bus/CAD AVL Intelligent Transportation System to Clever Devices, Ltd.

This award summary details the Whatcom Transportation Authority's (WTA) selection of Clever Devices, Ltd. for a comprehensive Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) upgrade:

• Government Buyer

  • Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA), Bellingham, WA
  • Procurement & Grants Coordinator: Ms. Magan Waltari, CPPB
  • Board of Directors provided contract approval

• OEMs and Vendors

  • Clever Devices, Ltd. (Primary OEM and system provider)
  • Other proposal respondents: Conduent Transport Solutions, NEC Corporation of America, Avail Technologies, DoubleMap, Trapeze Software Group, INIT Innovations
  • Consulting services: IBI Group (for Smart Bus consulting and ITS program management)

• Products and Services Requested

  • Onboard vehicle hardware for 61 revenue vehicles:
  • Vehicle Logic Units (VLUs) / Intelligent Vehicle Network (IVN4)
  • Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) / Transit Control Heads (TCH)
  • Automated Stop Announcement (ASA) signs, PA amplifiers, microphones
  • Integration with Luminator destination signs, Genfare fareboxes, Apollo CCTV, InMotion Router, GTT/Opticom TSP
  • Multi-band antennas, ruggedized wiring harnesses, emergency alarm switches
  • Central system software and data infrastructure:
  • CleverCAD, CleverWorks, BusTime RTPI, CleverReports
  • Central system servers, storage arrays, network switches, workstations
  • Data warehouse, desktop display applications, GTFS-realtime feeds
  • RTPI modules, web and mobile applications, wayside signage (optional)
  • Non-revenue vehicle tracking:
  • 35 GPS-enabled devices for non-revenue vehicles
  • 7 remote dispatch vehicle software units for supervisors (tablets/laptops)
  • Testing, training, and support:
  • Factory acceptance testing, mini-fleet and system acceptance testing
  • Comprehensive training for dispatchers, operators, maintenance, admin
  • Spare parts (10% of equipment), warranty, and extended maintenance (up to 8 years)
  • Project management, documentation, and ongoing support

• Unique or Notable Requirements

  • Seamless integration with existing onboard systems (Luminator, Genfare, Apollo, InMotion, GTT/Opticom)
  • Real-time passenger information (RTPI) via web, mobile, and wayside signage
  • Modular, scalable architecture with options for hardware refresh and extended warranty
  • Comprehensive training and documentation for all user groups
  • Competitive selection process with evaluation of seven proposals

• Place of Performance and Delivery

  • Primary: Whatcom Transportation Authority, 4111 Bakerview Spur Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Contractor HQ: Clever Devices Ltd., 300 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797

• Estimated Contract Value

  • Approximately $1,250,000 for initial three years; up to $1,500,000 over eight years with options
  • Additional consulting services up to $270,000 (IBI Group)

• Period of Performance

  • Initial three-year term for hardware, software, warranty, and maintenance
  • Options for up to five additional years (total eight years)
  • Annual maintenance and warranty renewals available

Description

The Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) awarded a contract to Clever Devices, Ltd. for the implementation of an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) including Smart Bus and Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) systems. The contract covers design, installation, integration, documentation, training, testing, and support of the system for fixed-route and non-revenue vehicles. The contract term is eight years, with a total contract amount of approximately $1,250,000, including hardware, software, warranty, and maintenance. The system includes features such as real-time passenger information, vehicle tracking, and integration with existing onboard systems.

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