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Request For Information

Next Generation Road Traffic Counters for Sweden Version 1.0 - 27 April 2020

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Contents

1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................3

1.1 About Trafikverket ................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Background and Need for New Traffic Counting System ........................................... 3

1.3 Purpose of This Request for Information .................................................................. 5

1.4 Preliminary Time Plan............................................................................................... 5

1.5 Current situation ...................................................................................................... 6

1.6 General System Requirements ................................................................................. 7

2 Functional needs for the future .......................................................................................8

3 Provider Responses .......................................................................................................10

3.1 Administrative Instructions .................................................................................... 10

3.2 Provider Information .............................................................................................. 10

3.3 Providers Offers ..................................................................................................... 11

4 Publicity and Privacy ......................................................................................................14

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1 Introduction 1.1 About Trafikverket Trafikverket is responsible for the activities of the former National Road and Railway Administrations, the National Traffic and Shipping Board as well as the Swedish Maritime Administration and the Swedish Transport Agency. In addition, some of the earlier SIKA (Swedish Institute for Transport and Communications Analysis) functions are currently within Trafikverket. Trafikverket has approximately 6,500 employees. The headquarters are located in Borlänge, Sweden, and the regional offices in Luleå, Gävle, Stockholm, Eskilstuna, Gothenburg and Kristianstad. Trafikverket is responsible for the long-term planning of the transport system for road, rail, sea and air transport as well as for the construction, operation and maintenance of state roads and railways. Trafikverket also handles national contributions to the Swedish shipping industry and promotes accessibility in the public transport, including the award of contracts.

1.2 Background and Need for New Traffic Counting System Beginning in the 1970s Trafikverket established a system to count traffic, with the purpose to analyse and follow trends in road use on different road classes, ranging from secondary roads (>100 AADT) to multiple lanes motorways (~150.000AADT) on the paved road network. The current system was developed in the 1990s and the data collection consists of ~85 stationary counting stations across the country. The locations for the fixed stations is randomly assigned. There are also approximately 400 movable counters for other surveys. Traffic data is collected continuously (24/7) and consists of counts by vehicle type and speed per individual vehicle. These data can be aggregated into total passes by vehicle type, per any time unit, and into average speeds per time unit (i.e., day, week, month or year).

Stationary data collections is carried out by invasive inductive loops. Movable systems use pneumatic tubes. Logger are Metor models from Allogg https://www.allogg.se. In addition to the roadside sensors and loggers, the solution includes a software (WinMetor) to extract data from the road side loggers to a traffic database (Tindra).

The process of assembling data is partly manual today. Data is gathered and uploaded into the Trafikverket system and summarized on a monthly basis. No specific system surveillance or system monitoring is currently in use; instead, it’s done manually on a daily basis.

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Therefore, the current traffic counting system needs to be replaced because the aging solution imposes considerable technical limitations preventing optimal control, sustainability, scalability and additional data granularity. There have been worldwide rapid developments and progress in this technical field since the current versions of the system were developed in the -1990s. The technology is now more advanced and accessible and presents the opportunity to significantly improve the system through increased precision, accessibility, bandwidth, etc. When installing a new system, it is important to ensure there is consistency between the data outputs of the existing and new systems. A new system should also be integrated with Trafikverket’s other infrasystems. The plan is to replace the 85 fixed stations and other necessary parts of the system. Trafikverket´s needs are summarized as follows:

• The data output from the new system should contain the same data points as those of the existing system (in addition to new capabilities).

• The system needs to comply with Trafikverket’s strategy for data collection and system surveillance.

• The new system should be designed for optimal long-term performance and upgradability, from the point of purchase and installation, to future service.

In addition to physical ways of collecting traffic data, a study has been made to evaluate the possibility to use “Big Data” from mobile phones and navigation devices to eventually replace stationary and movable traffic counters. There are different providers of these type of services but currently none demonstrated to have the ability to deliver the data granularity and quantity needed (although this technology might be meet system needs in the future). This thorough study was conducted from 2016 to 2019 and the final result was presented on March 4, 2020 (ref. Per Melen and Leif Adolfsson).

In sum, traffic counters will still be needed for the foreseeable future, and even when future big data based systems meet the requirements, traffic counters will still be needed to calibrate and validate these new systems.

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1.3 Purpose of This Request for Information The purpose of this request for information (RFI) is to provide Trafikverket with a better understanding of the market's ability to deliver traffic counter solutions and available delivery models and best practices. Based on the information expected to be gathered, Trafikverket will develop an optimal request for quotation (RFQ) for the next-generation traffic counters. This document aims to:

• Prepare the way for a future procurement for traffic counters by identifying market offerings.

• Understand the market's interest to supply a traffic counter system for Sweden. • Understand the cost structure and cost drivers for deliveries and initial cost

estimates. The document does not aim to:

• Either qualify or disqualify suppliers for a future procurement. • Produce a final cost estimate or scope for the procurement.

This document is not part of a contract, and does not represent a commitment from Trafikverket to undertake a procurement after the RFI is conducted. Trafikverket has no obligation to compensate participants for any costs associated with responding to this request or for related work.

Above, traffic counter in joint installation with a road weather station

1.4 Preliminary Time Plan The following schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Activity Date

RFI public release May 2020

Submissions accepted through Jul 31 2020

Analysis of RFI and RFQ complete Autumn 2020

Procurement finished 2021

If necessary, Trafikverket will contact any providers responding to this RFI for additional questions.

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1.5 Current situation Below is a representation of the data flow from the sensors of the approximately 85 static “TF-stations” to the posting on Trafikverket’s web site.

Gathered data have a one hour resolution, and is extracted on a weekly basis (it can be adjusted to be more often), including information about errors or data loss. Data extraction is done partially manually using Win-Metro software and the resulting data is then forwarded to the Traffic database (Tindra). Errors data is used for remote corrective actions (e.g., rebooting the local system) or is sent to the contractors for eventual on-site actions needed. On-site actions are aligned with other roadside services (such as street lights and traffic signals) in five different areas in Sweden. Back office support and workshop service is carried out in close coordination with field service. This fact is also of interest for this RFI in the sense that it is important to determine how a new supplier of traffic counters will be able to provide knowledge, back-end-support and workshop service. It is important to note that this document does not provide a detailed breakdown of today's traffic sensor system, and neither does it define detailed requirements of how a future one should operate. The rationale for this RFI is to identify available solutions and what different system or equipment providers are interested in offering.

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1.6 General System Requirements In selecting the future traffic counter system, Trafikverket will take into account some general guidelines and needs. The current system needs to be replaced, and at a minimum an associated future procurement will include new sensors and a new roadside system. The general system requirements Trafikverket currently considers as particularly important in selecting a future system are summarized below: 1. Flexible, standardized, robust and accurate Trafikverket is seeking a flexible and standardized solution that is also robust and accurate. The system should work continuously. Please elaborate in your answer how this can be achieved. Trafikverket wants to avoid purpose-built solutions that are difficult to adapt or improve in the future. If Trafikverket decides to buy a new cabinet with a new system, this cabinet should allow the roadside computer to house a Trafikverket DIN-rail mounted router and a power supply. If Trafikverket decides to use an existing cabinet type already used by Trafikverket, the provider will need to provide a roadside computer to be mounted on a DIN-rail. While those requirements are not fully specified here, Trafikverket expects to be given basic suggestions to solve the various challenges. 2. Security Trafikverket is a government agency, and the traffic counters are part of a strategic infrastructure that carries a number of security requirements both physically and in terms of IT security. For example, a third-party should not be able to reach the central system even if a station is broken into. Trafikverket expects to receive a basic description of how providers would manage the security of their solutions, including certifications related to pertinent well-recognized standards or security policies and a description of how providers would cope with product vulnerability. 3. Long Term Management Trafikverket intends to operate the solution provided for many years. A description of how you can ensure the system's survival over time is needed. Providers should also describe how the system components can be managed, and how the replacement or upgrade of individual components will be addressed in the future. 4. Serviceability Trafikverket wishes to know how the contractors can perform field service and be given the knowledge and necessary training to perform their work. This should also include details about how service will be performed, including possible solutions for spare parts, maintenance, calibration, etc.

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2 Functional needs for the future The new traffic counter system will need to fit within the conceptual structure shown below and meet the following functional requirements.

Sensors: The sensor should collect data making it possible to count vehicles and measure their speed. It should also be possible to classify the vehicles into different types. Most importantly, sensors should distinguish between cars and trucks or more specifically light and heavy vehicles (under or over 3.5 metric ton weight). It is also desirable to divide the heavy vehicles into additional classes, for example with or without trailer, bus versus truck, etc. Also the vehicle class for motorbikes is of interest. Providers are therefore requested to elaborate the possibilities in their submissions. Trafikverket has an interest to learn more about different types of sensors that are either installed in the road (invasive) or non-invasive sensors (that do not require any incision or drilling in the pavement). This RFI seeks to gain more knowledge on technical and practical advantages and disadvantages of these two types. It is important to note that the sensor need to work around the clock independent of weather or light conditions. As part of the response to section 4.3 from individual providers, Trafikverket will need a clear description of the technology and its accuracy, answering questions such as: What technology is used? What are its advantages and disadvantages? How well can the equipment count the number of vehicles? How well can it distinguish between mentioned and other vehicle types? And how well does it measure vehicle speeds? Road side system: The roadside system should be able to log data form the sensors. It should have a storing capacity for multiple weeks, so even if the communication is lost – the data should be saved and available for retrieval when communication is re-established. The system should have an open data communication interface.

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A possibility to operate the road side system without a cable power supply should be proposed, and even if there is a connection to the power grid, the system should be able to operate on battery backup for up to 12 hours without external power supply. Trafikverket foresees a road side system able to mount on a DIN-rail in a standardized cabinet. However, it has not been decided if the system should be bought with a cabinet or if Trafikverket will provide the cabinet. Preferred solutions (and their advantages) can be proposed by providers. The advantage of Trafikverket providing a cabinet is that it will already meet Trafikverket requirements on environment, electricity, labeling, door handle, locks etc. The advantage with letting the supplier provide the cabinet is that it would part of a complete solution.

Data collection: Trafikverket wishes to have the ability to extract data from the system, using a standardized communication protocol such as XML. Therefore, the system should not be dependent on a proprietary data collection system.

Management system: The proposal should include a system to monitor and configure the roadside systems. For example, it should be able to add and remove certain sensors, configuring the system, update software, etc. The system should also contain a monitor that shows the stations on a background map, including status, and with a possibility to view configuration details. It should also be possible to see and extract system status, events and alarms, and eventual loss of data. The management system needs a standardized interface to communicate to the central systems of Trafikverket. Field service: Trafikverket wishes to see a proposal that describes how a supplier of traffic counters will transfer the knowledge that Trafikverket’s contractors will need for future field service (preventive and corrective maintenance that is needed out in the field). Workshop service: Trafikverket would also like to see how a supplier of traffic counters can offer the workshop service needed. Examples of workshop service include repair, calibration of sensors, and a supply of components for the system. Another example is the technical back-end support to field service. Consulting services: Providers should detail their own capability or through partners to deliver expert support related to installation, configuration and operation of the system. It should also include the capacity for custom development and modification of systems. Other suggestions: Proposals may also offer solutions that we have not been addressed above but that may offer considerable advantages. Trafikverket may not be aware of all potential solutions or approaches available worldwide. For example, providers may want to offer only a new sensor, or a complete solution, or another approach. Trafikverket welcomes such suggestions but cannot promise they will be evaluated.

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3 Provider Responses Providers are invited to answer the questions below and refer to other material where specific items might be described in more detail.

3.1 Administrative Instructions - Trafikverket will accept responses to this RFI no later than close of business on 31

July 2020.

- Submissions must be made electronically via email to erik.stalnert@trafikverket.se

- Questions can be submitted via email from release date until 15 June 2020, to the address above.

o All questions must include: full name of person sending the email, title, legal business name, address and phone number with country code

- The provider must provide one or more custom response documents referenced in the sections below.

- Responses can be delivered in Swedish or English.

- Respondents are requested to enter full contact details, in case Trafikverket needs to contact them for any follow-up or clarification questions.

- Trafikverket may also wish to communicate with respondents with specific additional questions after the RFI-period is closed.

3.2 Provider Information Trafikverket requires a short description of the provider’s history, market share, size and geographic presence.

4.2.1 Respondent information Reference the annex and/or section where the

provider’s responses are found

a) Briefly describe the provider’s organization and history.

b) Describe the organization’s size and annual revenue (number of employees, turnover).

c) Describe the overall total service offerings.

d) Please describe geographical presence and delivery capabilities.

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3.3 Providers Offers Trafikverket would like to understand the provider’s record of delivery performance and offers, relevant to what is described in previous chapters. The questions below are, in part, standard questions that Trafikverket uses in other contexts. If any of the questions do not apply to the offer presented, there is no requirement to respond to that question. The right to compete in future procurements is not affected in the event that a potential provider chooses not to submit a response to this RFI. However, Trafikverket is interested in learning the reasons for not submitting a response.

Overall information Enter text or refer to annex and/or section

where the provider’s responses are found

a) Describe the traffic sensors proposed. For each sensor type state:

- Basic functions, counting methodology.

- Advantages and disadvantages of invasive vs. non-invasive installations.

- Capacity, distance from installation to registration, number of lanes, vehicle types, etc.

- Accuracy: in traffic flow, vehicle classifications and speed measurements, etc. (See Page 8).

- Robustness: how to ensure running continuously without interruptions.

- Other significant relevant information.

b) Describe the roadside system proposed. How data is saved at roadside from the sensor, and how data can be retrieved from the roadside system and transferred to the central systems. Describe also how long it can run on battery, without cable connection.

c) Describe the “management” system for the traffic counters. Include: - How configuration, remote maintenance and system surveillance are conducted. - how statistics and data loss is handled. - how status, events and alarms are handled.

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- methodology for the interface with Trafikverket’s central systems.

d) If software needs to be installed in Trafikverket’s system environment, the provider should describe the requirements for the software and hardware for client and server installations.

e) Describe any general accessibility or performance requirements you can account for.

f) Describe if your systems have open source or require specific licensed software.

g) Describe how you will ensure the information security of your system throughout its lifetime. Take into account in particular: - Management and dissemination of information about the detected vulnerabilities. - Management of information security in development and support. -How your solution relates to standards such as IEC 62443, ISO 27000).

h) Describe if and how you can solve an eventual need for a battery and solar panel solution for the road side system.

i) Describe if/how your solution can manage to measure or control other components in addition to collecting traffic data.

j) Describe if and how you can handle a requirement to be able to use a cabinet provided by Trafikverket. What are the provider’s requirements?

k) Assuming that the procurement of a new system is completed during 2020, how many units per year is the provider capable of delivering?

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l) Describe your process to ensure the quality of supplies and your testing procedures.

m) Describe other ideas, information, innovation or possible solutions that you deem relevant to this area.

n) Do you have any other recommendations for Trafikverket to procure the next generation traffic counting? If so, elaborate.

o) Describe how you can ensure a seamless transition from the existing to the new system For example, how you solved a challenge in a similar situation before.

p) Describe where (geographically) you can deliver traffic counters (installation, operation, maintenance, support).

q) On which geographical locations do you offer consulting services and how many consultants are available at each respective location?

r) Describe your opinion of a project in which Trafikverket’s existing solution will be transferred to the provider’s proposed solution. Trafikverket is particularly interested in what will be expected from Trafikverket’s side in such an approach.

s) Describe the pricing model and the cost drivers you see. It is optional to specify price information.

t) Describe the pricing model and cost drivers for the transfer of knowledge to the field service organization.

u) Describe the pricing model and cost drivers on how to solve the workshop service issue.

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4 Privacy The responses provided in accordance with this RFI will be treated as public domain documents by Trafikverket. Public documents are made public and can, upon request, be disclosed to third parties, unless there are legal grounds to classify the requested information. Information received by Trafikverket under this RFI may be covered by the obligation of professional secrecy if it can be assumed that Trafikverket, regarding the future of any contract, may suffer damage if the information is disclosed. If the provider is of the opinion that certain information should be kept confidential with respect to the respondent's business or operational conditions, as well as to the special reason to assume that the respondent may suffer damage if the information is divulged, the respondent should submit a written request for privacy. Such a request should include a specification of the specific data to be protected and the damage that the respondent would suffer if the data is divulged. Please note that Trafikverket cannot guarantee that the received data will be covered by the obligation of professional secrecy. Respondents are advised not to include any confidential or proprietary information in responses to this RFI as it may be disclosed. Trafikverket is obligated to make a particular examination, in each case, when someone requests access to a public document. Respondents to this RFI should be aware that Trafikverket may need to disclose information to potential persons requesting this information.