Minnesota Supplier Systems #G0210-2000018622

Minnesota E-ZPASS Toll Lane System Equipment and Installation Procurement

Minnesota is seeking to upgrade its E-ZPASS Express Lane roadside system with certified RFID tolling technology and comprehensive installation and support services. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), managed by the Department of Administration, Office of State Procurement - Solicitation overseen by Staci Stoerzinger, Acquisition Management Specialist - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; all equipment must be certified by the National E-ZPASS Group - Vendors must be E-ZPASS Group certified and able to supply multiprotocol RFID readers - Products Requested: - Multiprotocol RFID AVI Readers supporting SeGo, TDM, and 6C protocols (E-ZPASS Group certified) - Antenna Lane Kits and RFID Antennas with universal mounting and lightning protection - GPS Modules and Antenna Multiplexers (as needed) - Reader Power Supplies (120 VAC operation) - Spare parts for ongoing maintenance - Services Requested: - Construction installation and support for new and replacement toll lane systems - Factory acceptance testing (including performance and protocol compliance) - Training for up to 12 MnDOT staff on installation, operation, and maintenance - Tiered maintenance support (remote and on-site) - Documentation deliverables: interface control documents, operator manuals, test plans, and as-built drawings - Traffic control and equipment (e.g., bucket lift truck) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must support vehicle speeds from 5 to 100 mph and be FCC Part 90 compliant - Integration with Minnesota's Intelligent Roadway Information System (IRIS) - Compliance with diversity and inclusion goals - Detailed price schedule submission required - Only E-ZPASS Group certified vendors are eligible - Professional services include commissioning, operational testing, and warranty - Corridors Covered: - I-35E, I-394, I-35W, and I-494 - Installation on both existing and new toll lanes - Contract Structure: - Initial term of two years, with option to extend up to three additional years - Time and materials basis for maintenance support - Key milestones: factory acceptance testing, training, and operational testing

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to establish a contract for procuring Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, including installation and support services, for the Minnesota E-ZPASS Express Lanes roadside system on I-35E and I-394. The project supports the current RFID protocol SeGo, as well as TDM and 6C protocols for Electronic Toll Collection interoperability. The contract includes purchasing E-ZPASS Group certified multiprotocol RFID readers, antennas, ancillary equipment, and related construction installation and maintenance support services. The Department of Administration, on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, intends to establish this contract for ongoing support of MN E-ZPass operations.

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