Transportation Research On-Call (Topic Areas 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Master Agreement CTR066170 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for Transportation Research On-Call services, designed to support comprehensive research initiatives across multiple transportation domains. The contract enables ADOT to procure applied research services in areas including planning, policy, administration, communication, environmental research, intelligent transportation systems, traffic engineering, safety, transportation system management, materials, construction, maintenance, bridges, structures, and roadways. This IDV allows for flexible, as-needed research project assignments that can expand knowledge, create potential new products or processes, and be implemented by ADOT and external entities, with an annual research budget of approximately $2 million.

The master agreement is awarded to Arizona State University (ASU) and has a current period of performance from June 13, 2023, to June 12, 2024, with potential extensions up to 48 months. The contract covers the state of Arizona and is structured as a multiple-award, on-call research services contract. Prime contractor ASU will provide interdisciplinary research teams, including technical writers and editors, and must comply with federal and state regulations. Labor categories under the contract range from Graphic Designers at $30 per hour to Principals at $128.20 per hour, offering ADOT a comprehensive and flexible procurement mechanism for transportation research services. The contract includes provisions for quarterly usage reporting and allows for potential task order distributions based on specific research needs.