Road Weather Flood Sensor for Duval County

Background
The Department of Transportation is issuing a single source contract for the deployment of flood sensors in Duval County. This initiative supports the District Two Planning and Environmental Management Office's study for the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization. The goal is to monitor water levels along major roadways to enhance future technology deployment and manage roadway closures effectively.

Work Details
The contract involves the purchase and installation of SmartCover Acoustic Water Level Sensors (model SC-SS-H-L-00) from Hadronex, Inc. The sensors will be deployed to measure roadway impacts during significant rain and tide events, providing real-time data on water levels. This information is crucial for local agencies to respond appropriately to flooding conditions on roadways known to flood, particularly around downtown Duval County. The total price for this contract is $300,000.

Period of Performance
The specific period of performance is not detailed in the solicitation; however, it is implied that the installation and operational deployment will occur following the contract award.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed in Duval County, Florida.

Bidder Requirements
This contract is a single source acquisition justified by the unique capabilities of the SmartCover system as determined by prior studies. Hadronex, Inc. is identified as the sole provider of this technology.