SMART Grant Software Developer

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) Contract 524-24 focuses on advanced software development services for transportation safety technologies, specifically targeting intelligent incident detection and crash prediction systems. The master contract enables procurement of sophisticated software solutions leveraging machine learning, data analytics, and real-time event streaming platforms. Key deliverables include developing proof-of-concept technologies such as automated airbag deployment alert systems for emergency response and predictive crash risk modeling using integrated roadway data, with applications designed to enhance transportation safety and emergency management capabilities.

The IDV is awarded to ETCH LTD, a Columbus-based software development firm, through a competitive selection process. The contract commenced in March 2024 and has been extended through December 1, 2025, with an initial value of $771,415 and subsequent amendments adding $266,000 for expanded services. The contract covers the state of Ohio and involves collaborative work with subcontractors Trihydro and moove.ai, utilizing AWS cloud infrastructure and focusing on software development within the United States. The contract type is a competitive selection, with ODOT serving as the contracting organization, and it encompasses software development services categorized under UNSPSC code 43230000 for technological innovation in transportation safety.