Rail Transit State Safety Oversight (SSO)

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) #590-26 is a state safety oversight contract focused on providing comprehensive technical assistance services for rail transit safety programs. The IDV specifically covers safety oversight activities for two key transit agencies: the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) and the Cincinnati Streetcar. Services include monthly program status reporting, safety event investigations, corrective action tracking, data management and analysis, triennial safety program audits, and implementation of federal transit safety regulations. The contract emphasizes risk-based inspections, safety management monitoring, and compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements across Ohio's rail transit systems.

The IDV was awarded to Vital Assurance Ltd, a Columbus-based firm with extensive experience in state safety oversight programs. The contract is a competitive selection with a performance period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, covering the state of Ohio. The total contract value is $1,372,984, with a proposed labor effort increasing from 5,375 hours in 2024 to 7,160 hours in the second contract year. The contract type is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle, allowing for flexible task ordering and pricing, with a focus on the UNSPSC code 81141602 for transit analysis services. The IDV enables ODOT to procure specialized safety oversight services as needed throughout the contract period.