Laguna Beach Planet bids #PW-26-035

Laguna Beach Emergency Vehicle Signal Preemption System

The City of Laguna Beach is seeking an end-to-end emergency vehicle signal preemption system for its public-safety fleet and signalized intersections. - Government buyer: City of Laguna Beach, Public Works & Utilities Department; coordinating with Caltrans, including District 12. - OEMs and vendors: No required OEM, product brand, or vendor is identified in the source. - Requested equipment: 34 NEMA TS2-certified intersection transceivers and 70 in-vehicle units for Fire, Police, and Marine Safety vehicles; no part numbers are specified. Additional intersections and vehicle units must be priced. - System requirements: ETA-based preemption, redundant communications, enhanced GPS with dead reckoning, and integration with vehicle turn signals or navigation, light bars, and sirens. Vehicle equipment must not require driver interaction. - Deployment and services: Design and Caltrans coordination; equipment procurement and installation; integration and testing at City- and Caltrans-owned intersections; required approvals; and ongoing system support. - Monitoring and support: Browser-based, concurrent 24/7 access for City and Caltrans staff, including vehicle tracking, live mapping, alerts, analytics, data logging, and open API access. Provide a 10-year connectivity and support plan with warranty, cellular data, updates, and hardware upgrade coverage. - Notable technical and operational requirements: NTCIP protocols, secure cellular/VPN access, corridor preemption, and First-Come, First-Served operation, with emergency preemption overriding transit priority. Signal timing must not be altered. - Schedule: Implementation is planned for spring 2027, with final Caltrans acceptance due by the end of June 2027. Pricing is requested for additional 5- and 10-year renewals.

Description

The City of Laguna Beach seeks a vendor or consultant to provide an end-to-end Traffic Signal Priority System using Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) for City emergency and public safety vehicles, including Fire, Marine, and Police. The work includes system design and Caltrans coordination, equipment procurement and vehicle installation, intersection deployment and testing, and implementation of a 24/7 web-based monitoring platform with ongoing maintenance and support. The solution must integrate with Caltrans-owned signal cabinets, equip City vehicles, and obtain required Caltrans approvals or permits. The RFP may result in an award for one or multiple phases, and the source states that final implementation and Caltrans acceptance are expected by June 30, 2027.

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