*** On March 26, 2025, the following document was posted. 1. SFMTA-2025-35-LOC - Questions and Answers No. 2 *** On March 13, 2025, the following documents were posted. 1. SFMTA-2025-35-LOC - RFI Revision No. 1 2. SFMTA-2025-35-LOC - Questions and Answers No. 1 3. SFMTA-2025-35-LOC - Addendum No. 1 Request for Information No. SFMTA-2025-35-LOC: Traffic Signal Central Management Software The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA or Agency), through this Request for Information (RFI), is soliciting information from market participants for a potential procurement of a traffic signal management system to upgrade the City and County of San Francisco's (City) existing traffic signals communication system. As part of this RFI, the SFMTA would like interested vendors (Respondents) to deploy their potential solution on a limited scale (demonstration), at no cost to the SFMTA, aiming to test the effectiveness of potential solutions and compatibility with existing infrastructure. The goal of this RFI is to (1) receive comments on the draft Statement of Work (Appendix A), (2) demonstrate potential solutions, (3) and to obtain high-level budgetary estimates for the cost of completing the scope of work set forth in the draft Statement of Work (Appendix A). The RFI is attached to this Sourcing Event. If you are interested in submitting a response, please review the Statement of Need and provide feedback as requested in Section III (Submittal Instructions) of the RFI document. Responses will not be accepted through the City and County of San Francisco's Supplier Portal website. This is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Invitation for Bids (IFB) (collectively referred to as Solicitation). The submittal of a response to this RFI does not guarantee use of the information provided. The SFMTA, at its sole discretion, will determine if a Solicitation may be issued at a later date. Any Solicitation issued by the SFMTA may differ significantly in content from the draft Statement of Work described in this RFI. This RFI is to be used solely for the purpose of industry review and demonstration of solutions, and the SFMTA assumes no responsibility for any other use of this document. It is not a requirement to participate in this industry review process or a demonstration to be considered for any Solicitation arising out of this process. Participation in this industry review and demonstration is strictly voluntary, and SFMTA will not reimburse participants for any costs in connection therewith.
Background
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is seeking to upgrade its existing traffic signals communication system through a Request for Information (RFI) for a new traffic signal management system.
The SFMTA manages approximately 1,300 signalized intersections, with 750 connected to its infrastructure. The goal is to replace outdated central management software (CMS) with a modern solution that meets current and future needs, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure and enhancing operational efficiency.
Work Details
The proposed CMS should automate the monitoring and troubleshooting of traffic signal equipment, replacing the current manual processes. Key functionalities required include:
1. Alerts for network connection failures and bandwidth issues on CISCO IE4000/IE3000 switches.
2. Alerts for various traffic signal controller issues including flash, stuck signals, power failures, external starts, manual control activations, cabinet door openings, and faults in conflict monitors and detectors.
3. Support for integration with existing hardware such as malfunction management units (MMUs), accessible pedestrian signals (APS), vehicle detection systems, CCTV cameras, variable message signs (VMS), and transit signal priority systems.
4. Capability to add new intersections easily and provide custom alerts and reports from the traffic signal infrastructure.
Period of Performance
The RFI was issued on March 4, 2025, with responses due by April 1, 2025. A three-month demonstration of potential software solutions will follow the RFI response period.
Place of Performance
The contract work will be performed in various neighborhoods across San Francisco where selected intersections are located.
