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

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Master Agreement CTR066177 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on transportation research services. The contract enables ADOT to procure comprehensive research across multiple critical transportation domains, including Planning, Policy, Administration and Communication; Environmental Research; Intelligent Transportation Systems; Traffic Engineering and Safety; Materials, Construction, and Maintenance; and Bridges, Structures, and Roadways Research. This IDV is designed to support applied research that can be practically implemented by ADOT and other transportation entities, with an anticipated annual research budget of approximately $2 million.

Northern Arizona University (NAU) serves as the prime contractor for this master agreement, which was initially awarded on June 13, 2023, with an original completion date of June 12, 2024. The contract has since been amended to extend performance through June 12, 2026. As a master agreement, it covers the state of Arizona and is structured as a competitive sealed proposal contract type with multiple potential task assignments. The IDV is primarily federally funded and includes provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, allowing for flexible, on-demand research project assignments through task orders or project quotes.