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FSTech awarded TxDoT back office operations contract

Federal Signal Technologies (FSTech) has been awarded a three year back office system and operations contract by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDoT). The contract, valued at US$68 million, also provides for two extensions, each of three years. FSTech's major subcontractors are Faneuil and Municipal Services Bureau (MSB).
June 25, 2012 Read time: 1 min
811 Federal Signal Technologies (FSTech) has been awarded a three year back office system and operations contract by the 375 Texas Department of Transportation (TxDoT).

The contract, valued at US$68 million, also provides for two extensions, each of three years. FSTech's major subcontractors are Faneuil and Municipal Services Bureau (MSB).

The contract primarily involves three busy TxDoT tollroads in the Austin area. Interoperability with the separate Dallas and Houston area toll systems, plus outlying TxDoT tollroads are also covered by the work.

“We have partnered with two of the best companies in the business to provide a comprehensive suite of services to TxDoT,” commented FSTech president Manfred Rietsch. MSB's Toll Division will be providing customer service and TxTag management, while Faneuil will provide plaza and road operations support.

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