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FDOT District Five Solicits Wildlife Collision Avoidance System for SR 40 in Ocala National Forest

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Five is soliciting proposals for the deployment of a Wildlife Collision Avoidance System (WCAS) to reduce vehicle-animal collisions on State Route 40 through the Ocala National Forest. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Five, Traffic Operations, TSM&O - Scope of Work: - Furnishing, installation, configuration, integration, and testing of eight (8) complete WCAS assemblies on ITS poles along SR 40 - Initial evaluation and testing at a designated SR 429 test site - Provision of above-ground equipment (sensors, mounting hardware, cabling) and in-cabinet equipment (computing hardware, surge protection, media converters, power supplies) - As-needed software development and annual service warranty - Products/Services Requested: - 8 complete WCAS assemblies - Installation, integration, and testing services - Software development and technical support - One-year warranty with possible renewal - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must detect macro wildlife species with high accuracy and integrate with FDOT infrastructure - Compliance with Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) - All bidders must be registered in MyFloridaMarketplace and authorized to do business in Florida - Line-item listing of all WCAS components (manufacturer and model) required for maintenance and inventory - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFP is open to all qualified suppliers - Place of Performance: - SR 40 through Ocala National Forest (Marion and Lake Counties) - SR 429 Wekiva Parkway test site - Regional Traffic Management Center (Sanford, FL) - FDOT District Five office (DeLand, FL)

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Five is soliciting proposals for the furnishing, installation, configuration, and testing of a novel wildlife collision-avoidance system (WCAS) using roadside technology. The system aims to reduce vehicle-animal collisions on State Route 40 through the Ocala National Forest in Marion and Lake Counties. The project includes post-deployment, as-needed, and technical support for eight complete systems. Proposals must be submitted by May 5, 2026, and all bidders must be registered in the Florida MyFloridaMarketplace system with appropriate licensing and authorization to do business in Florida.

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