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Contract Award for Broward County Bus Collision Avoidance Systems

Original title: MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, Rosco Collision Avoidance LLC, for Collision Avoidance Detection System and Maintenance & Support Services for BCT Buses (FTA), Bid No. TRN2130767B1, for the Broward County Transportation Department, in the initial one-year estimated amount of $7,606,285, including an allowance of $57,100, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for four one-year periods, for a five-year estimated amount of $9,074,685.

Record date · December 9, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Broward County is moving to award a contract to Rosco Collision Avoidance LLC to install and maintain collision detection systems on Broward County Transit (BCT) buses. The agreement includes an initial one-year term and options for four additional one-year renewals.

Why it matters

This contract authorizes the expenditure of up to $9,074,685 in public funds over five years to equip the county bus fleet with safety technology.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Broward County Transit riders

Riders will be transported on buses equipped with new collision avoidance technology.

Directly affected

Rosco Collision Avoidance LLC

The company is designated as the vendor to provide equipment and maintenance services for the county bus fleet.

Key Facts

The contract is awarded to Rosco Collision Avoidance LLC for collision avoidance systems and maintenance services.
The initial one-year contract cost is estimated at $7,606,285.
The initial contract amount includes a $57,100 allowance.
The Director of Purchasing is authorized to renew the contract for four additional one-year periods.

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The total estimated cost for the full five-year duration is $9,074,685.
The project is funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
The contract is classified as an 'open-end' agreement.
The vendor was selected as the 'low responsive, responsible bidder' through the formal bidding process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an open-end contract?

An allows the county to order services or goods as needed over a specified period rather than purchasing a fixed amount upfront.

How long will this contract last?

The contract is for an initial one-year term with the option for the county to renew it for four additional one-year periods, totaling five years.

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Federal Funding Dependency

The project is explicitly tied to FTA funding, indicating that the safety upgrades are likely mandated or supported by federal transit safety initiatives.

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