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

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Master Agreement CTR066174 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for transportation research services designed to support the Multimodal Planning Division's Research Center. The contract covers six 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; Bridges, Structures, and Roadways; and Peer Exchanges. The IDV provides flexible professional services procurement with hourly labor rates ranging from $100 to $299 per hour across ten distinct professional service categories, including Principal, Project Manager, Researcher, Technical Analyst, and Subject Matter Expert.

Kittelson and Associates Inc. is the prime contractor for this IDV, which was awarded by the Arizona Department of Transportation with an initial period of performance from June 13, 2023, to June 12, 2024, and has since been extended through June 12, 2026, via two contract amendments. The contract is a statewide master agreement exclusively for ADOT use, with an annual research budget of approximately $2 million. It is primarily federally funded and allows for task assignments or project quotes on an as-needed basis. The contract includes comprehensive insurance coverage with $1,000,000 per occurrence general liability and $5,000,000 professional liability limits, ensuring robust protection for transportation research activities.