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

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Master Agreement CTR066178 is an indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) for transportation research services that covers a comprehensive range of research and technical support areas. The contract enables ADOT to procure specialized research across multiple disciplines including planning, policy, environmental research, intelligent transportation systems, traffic engineering, safety, materials, construction, maintenance, bridges, structures, and roadways research. The IDV is designed to support applied research projects that expand transportation knowledge, potentially create new products or processes, and address critical transportation-related challenges through federally funded initiatives.

The master agreement is awarded to Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) with an initial period of performance from June 13, 2023, to June 12, 2024, with potential extensions up to 48 months total. The contract is specifically scoped for ADOT's use, with an annual research budget of approximately $2 million and no guaranteed minimum purchase amount. The state of Arizona serves as the geographic coverage area, and the contract type is a master agreement with task order capabilities. Prime contractor TTI has established comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, professional liability, and umbrella liability, with coverage limits ranging from $1 million to $15 million, ensuring robust protection for research activities.