Pedestrian and Collision Avoidance – ADAS Pilot Program

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) seeks qualified vendors to supply, install, and support advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) on a pilot fleet of four transit buses (two GILLIG and two New Flyer) to improve operator awareness and reduce collisions with pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users. The contract covers hardware (blind‑spot detection, forward‑collision warning, pedestrian detection), software licensing, a secure data‑collection portal, installation, calibration, training, one‑year warranty, and ongoing technical assistance. The pilot runs for one year, after which COTA may expand the solution to over 300 buses depending on performance. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with safety standards, all‑weather reliability, and independence from vehicle steering/braking systems. The solicitation is a firm‑fixed‑price RFP with a submission deadline of 16 Nov 2026. • Deploy ADAS hardware and software on 4 transit buses (2 GILLIG, 2 New Flyer). • Provide blind‑spot, forward‑collision, and vulnerable‑road‑user detection with audible/visual alerts. • Deliver a secure web‑based portal for event tracking, reporting, and performance analytics. • Include installation, calibration, operator training, one‑year warranty, and technical support. • Pilot duration: 1 year; potential expansion to >300 buses after successful evaluation. • Firm‑fixed‑price contract; submission via COTA’s online procurement portal; questions due 28 Oct 2026.