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

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Master Agreement CTR066172 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for Transportation Research On-Call services, covering five primary research topic areas: 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 enables ADOT to procure specialized research services from qualified contractors, with an annual budget of approximately $2 million, focusing on innovative and practical transportation solutions through task-based project assignments.

The master agreement is awarded to GridMatrix and has a contract term initially set for twelve months, with potential extensions up to 48 months. The contract is geographically focused on the State of Arizona and was originally awarded on June 13, 2023, with the current performance period extending through June 12, 2024. As a multi-year IDV, the contract allows ADOT to issue task orders to GridMatrix for specific research projects, with provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation and various reporting requirements. While no guaranteed work volume is specified, the contract provides a structured mechanism for procuring transportation research services as needed by the state agency.