Description
The City of Mobile is seeking sealed‑bid proposals for a low‑maintenance Video Imaging Vehicle Detection System (VIVDS) to be used in traffic control applications. The system must include a NEMA‑4 cabinet, four solid‑state color cameras, VIVDS processing cards, surge protection, cabling, and mounting hardware, and the vendor must provide up to two days of on‑site training for City personnel. The bid requires a 5 % bid bond, compliance with Alabama local vendor preference laws, and, for contracts exceeding $50,000, at least 15 % of work performed by socially/economically disadvantaged individuals. The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors and will be evaluated on an all‑or‑none basis, with the potential for item‑by‑item awards.
• Scope: Complete VIVDS hardware package (cameras, processing cards, enclosure, power, cabling, mounting) plus installation training.
• Technical Requirements: NEMA‑4 enclosure, ≥ 480 line resolution, night‑mode ≤ 0.2 lux (B/W), 10 000 lux daylight capability, Ethernet‑enabled VIVDS cards, surge suppression, and 2‑year warranty.
• Procurement Terms: Sealed bid, 5 % bid bond, FOB Mobile, 1‑year firm price with up to two optional 1‑year extensions, and mandatory E‑Verify/Certificate of Authority for out‑of‑state vendors.