Transportation Research On-Call (Topic Areas 1, 3)

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Master Agreement CTR066167 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for transportation research services, covering five primary research domains: Planning, Policy, Administration, and Communication; Environmental Research; Intelligent Transportation Systems, Traffic Engineering, Traffic Safety, and Transportation System Management; Materials, Construction, and Maintenance; and Bridges, Structures, and Roadways Research. The contract provides a comprehensive on-call research capability with ten labor categories ranging from Principals to Administrative personnel, enabling ADOT to procure targeted research services across various transportation-related disciplines. The IDV allows for flexible task order assignments with pre-negotiated hourly rates, with labor categories priced from $65 for Researchers to $360 for Principals.

AECOM Technical Services Inc. is the prime contractor for this Master Agreement, which was initially awarded on June 13, 2023, with the current contract term extending through June 12, 2024, and potential extensions up to 48 months. The contract covers the state of Arizona and is structured as a master agreement with the ability to issue task orders as needed. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the Research Center has an annual budget of approximately $2 million for research projects. The contract includes comprehensive liability insurance coverage with $2 million in general and professional liability limits, and has already seen utilization, including a $81,321.96 task order for a National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Deployment Plan.