Laser Intrusion Detection System (LIDS) Replacement Project

The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking bids for the replacement of the Laser Intrusion Detection System (LIDS) on elevated guideways and tunnels. The project involves removing existing LIDS equipment and installing new equipment, including 3D laser intrusion detection and thermal imaging cameras, at various locations along the VTA light rail system. The contractor will be responsible for testing and commissioning the new system, as well as providing training to VTA staff. The project requires the contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, supervision, and incidentals to complete the work. • The project includes the replacement of LIDS equipment at multiple locations, including the Great Mall and Milpitas Station platforms, Hamilton elevated guideway and platform, and Diridon portal entrances. • The contractor must provide new LIDS Combined Cabinets, LIDS Control Cabinets, communications rack, pads, and conduits as shown on Contract Drawings. • The contractor must field verify circuit numbers used for LIDS and remove existing redundant LIDS power supply and comms cabling. • The contractor must provide a Test and Commissioning Plan for LIDS and test and commission the new systems to ensure they are integrated together and within VTA existing systems. • The contractor must provide training to VTA staff on the new system.