Transportation Research On-Call (Topic areas 1, 2, 6)

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Master Agreement CTR066173 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for comprehensive transportation research services. The contract covers five primary research domains: Planning, Policy, Administration, and Communication Research; Environmental Research; Intelligent Transportation Systems, Traffic Engineering, and Safety; Materials, Construction, and Maintenance Research; and Bridges, Structures, and Roadways Research. This on-call contract enables ADOT to procure targeted, practical, and innovative research services across multiple transportation-related disciplines, with the Research Center maintaining an annual budget of approximately $2 million for project assignments.

Keen Independent Research LLC is the prime contractor for this master agreement, which was awarded on June 13, 2023, with an initial completion date of June 12, 2024. The contract has been subsequently amended to extend performance through June 12, 2026. Covering the state of Arizona, this master agreement is a task-order based contract that allows for flexible research project assignments. The contract includes a detailed labor rate schedule with hourly rates ranging from $120 to $375 for various professional roles, including Principal Researchers, Project Managers, Technical Analysts, and Subject Matter Experts. The IDV provides a standardized mechanism for ADOT and potentially other state agencies to efficiently procure transportation research services on an as-needed basis.