Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Planet bids #K001636

Comprehensive Roadside Toll Collection System (RTCS) for Orange County Toll Roads and Express Connector

This opportunity seeks a contractor to provide, operate, and maintain a modern Roadside Toll Collection System (RTCS) for the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency and San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) in Orange County, CA. - Government Buyer: - Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency and San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) - Covers The Toll Roads (SR 73, 133, 241, 261) and the new 241/91 Express Connector - Products and Solutions Requested: - Complete RTCS hardware and software, including: - AVI readers (Automatic Vehicle Identification) - AVDC (Automatic Vehicle Detection and Classification) - ICS (Image Capture System) - DVAS (Digital Video Audit System) - ODS (Occupancy Detection System) - CCTV cameras - VTMS (Variable Toll Message Signs) - CMS (Changeable Message Signs) - Lane Operational Signs - TCM (Toll Connector Meter) signage and system - RHS (Roadside Host System) - Temporary toll system for revenue continuity - Business continuity solution (portable toll collection equipment) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified providers - Services Requested: - Design, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of the RTCS - Ongoing maintenance and support for all RTCS components (10-year base, up to 10 additional years) - Training for TCA personnel - Manual image review services (optional) - Project and program management, including requirements and design workshops - Non-revenue transponder management for contractor vehicles - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Integration with existing infrastructure and TCA's Back Office System - Advanced features: dynamic pricing, vehicle occupancy detection, image capture, and compliance with performance standards - Mandatory pre-bid meeting and electronic bid submission - Coordination with multiple agencies for the Express Connector - Compliance with California labor codes, prevailing wage, safety, and intellectual property rights - Performance and payment bonds, insurance, and liquidated damages for delays - Detailed transition and succession planning - No OEMs are specified; the procurement is open to all qualified RTCS solution providers.

Description

This solicitation is for the provision, operation, and maintenance of a Roadside Toll Collection System (RTCS) for the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency and San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency. The project includes the replacement of the current all-electronic tolling system and the implementation of the 241/91 Express Connector, a new toll connection between the 91 Express Lanes and the 241 Toll Road. The scope covers design, installation, testing, and maintenance of roadside toll equipment, software, and associated services. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and all bid responses must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids portal by the specified due date.

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