On-Call Consultant for Communications - Category D

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Master Agreement CTR075515 is an on-call consultant contract for comprehensive communications services. The IDV covers four primary service categories: (A) Public Involvement Services for NEPA Studies, (B) Public Involvement for Planning and Design Projects, (C) Construction Outreach, and (D) Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing and Training. Procurable services include project management, public involvement planning, meeting coordination, stakeholder outreach, communications plans, advertising campaigns, media placement, collateral materials development, translation, video production, photography, and related support activities.

The master agreement is awarded to Riester Sonoran LLC, with an initial performance period from January 23, 2025 to January 22, 2026, and potential extensions up to 48 months total. The contract is a multiple-award IDV specifically for Arizona, with an estimated annual cost of $500,000. Riester has established a blended unit pricing of $165 per hour across 22 job categories, with a 5% discount available when annual labor services exceed $500,000. The contract type is a Master Agreement, and ten consulting firms have been selected to provide services across the various communication service categories, offering ADOT flexibility in leveraging specialized expertise.