Changeable Message Signs with Lane Use Control Capabilities

Overview

Transportation, Fleet & Logistics

Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States; Walpole, Massachusetts, United States; Wrentham, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted 29 days agoDeadline: May 14th, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

Seeking vendor information regarding changeable message signs with lane use control capabilities for strategic deployment along Route 1 in Boston, Massachusetts.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be capable of displaying three lines of 18-inch characters
Must support a combination of text, graphics, and lane use control symbols
Must have a pixel pitch between 12 and 20 mm
Must be able to operate in all weather conditions from -40 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit
Must adhere to relevant national traffic standards and communication protocols
Must comply with Buy America (23.CFR § 635.410) and Build America, Buy America Act requirements
Must provide references or work experience in the US for similar sign types, sizes, and functionality
Must be able to integrate with MassDOT's central system (Parsons iNet ATMS) or similar third-party ATMS software

BUDGET

Estimate

$500,000 – $2,000,000

TIMELINE

RFI Release Date: April 8th, 2026

Deadline for submission of written questions: May 11th, 2026

Official answers for Bid Q&A published (Estimated): May 12th, 2026

Deadline for Responses: May 14th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 11th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Massachusetts Department Of Transportation

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Boston, Massachusetts is seeking information from vendors regarding changeable message signs (CMS) equipped with lane use control capabilities for installation at six gantry locations along Route 1, positioned to the north and south of a stadium. The CMS must support bidirectional lane use and motorist information during stadium events, featuring dual-purpose, full matrix, full color signs available on the market.

Vendors are requested to describe their experience with signs of similar size—capable of displaying three lines of 18-inch characters, text, graphics, and lane use control symbols over a width of approximately 70 feet (covering each lane and shoulders in both directions). The required pixel pitch is between 12 and 20 mm. Experience with contraflow lane use control signs is also requested, along with methodology for monitoring lane use control symbol conflicts both locally and centrally.

Submissions should also include information on the required number of controllers for two co-located, back-to-back signs and details on IP addressing. Vendors are asked to elaborate on sign maintenance access options (rear, front, walk-in), explaining the benefits and drawbacks of each. References or evidence of similar work with sign types, sizes, and functionality should be provided.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.