Vehicle Count Data Collection Services

CaliforniaCalifornia, USADue Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Client: California
RFP Number: DRA-11906
Posted: 10/17/2026
Category: Data Research and Analytics
Budget: Looking for Proposals
NAICS: —
Set-aside: —
Contact: —

Description

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The California government authority requires a vendor to provide vehicle count data collection services at approximately 2,177 State Highway Ramp locations. The vendor must deliver 168-Hour Vehicle Volume Only counts and complete data reporting offsite. Only USA-based (onshore) organizations are eligible to bid on this opportunity. Bidders must submit questions by October 23, 2026, and can deliver final responses digitally via email or online. The buyer seeks proposal pricing for a contract term lasting one year. The solicitation text does not provide specific evaluation criteria or program goal details.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from IFB_Solicitation_Package_51A0638.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for statewide vehicle count data collection services. The contractor will provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, testing, travel, permits, and incidentals needed for 168-hour vehicle volume counts and reporting across approximately 2,177 State Highway Ramp locations. Bidding is open to qualified organizations meeting specified experience criteria.

Issued by: California Department of Transportation
IFB available to prospective bidders: 10/16/26
Written Question Submittal: 10/23/26 2:00 p.m.
Final Date and Time for Bid Submission: 11/03/26 2:00 p.m.
Bid Opening: 11/03/26 2:30 p.m.
Proposed Award Date (estimate): 11/10/26
How to submit: Electronic via Email or Online
Submission details: Responses can be submitted digitally via Email or Online to [email protected].
Contract term: One year
Place of performance: Statewide at approximately 2,177 State Highway Ramp locations in California
Insurance and bonding: Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Motor Vehicle Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers Compensation (statutory) and Employer Liability ($1,000,000), Professional Liability ($1,000,000). Caltrans and State of California named as additional insured.
Funding: 2 CFR 200, 48 CFR Part 31, Title 23 USC, FHWA Form FHWA-1273

How proposals are evaluated

Lowest responsible bid meeting all requirements

Scope of work

Provide 168-Hour Vehicle Volume Only counts and data reporting statewide
Perform counts at approximately 2,177 State Highway Ramp locations
Deploy pneumatic Automated Traffic Recorders or other safe traffic data collection devices
Perform preliminary equipment testing and submit self-certification results
Submit Master Vehicle Count Schedule, weekly progress reports, and monthly reports
Submit raw count data files in TXT format and summary reports in spreadsheet format
Ensure all web content and submitted reports comply with ADA and AB 434 standards

Minimum qualifications

Performed vehicle data collections and reporting for at least 3 U.S. state, county, or city transportation agencies in the past 5 years
Valid Motor Carrier Permit issued by DMV if required by California Vehicle Code
Qualified to do business in California with appropriate business license or Secretary of State registration
Subcontractors must possess all necessary licenses, permits, and certifications

Documents to include with the bid

Attachment 1 - Bid Proposal (ADM-1412)
Attachment 3 – References
Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet (DOT ADM-1416)
California Civil Rights Laws Certification (DOT ADM-0076)
Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DOT ADM-0077)
Iran Contracting Act Certification (DOT ADM-0078)
Subcontracting Provisions/List (ADM-1511) if using subcontractors

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