CTC Response.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) Number R420-25 from the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) for Research Program Outreach and Administrative Assistance Services. CTC & Associates LLC has submitted a proposal to provide comprehensive communication and administrative support for NDOT's Research Section. The project involves developing research summaries, news polls, a program fact sheet, and facilitating reimbursements for the Midwest Roadside Safety pooled fund study meeting. The contract term appears to be for one year, with specific deliverables due at various intervals, including a kickoff meeting within the first four weeks, research summaries every 6 weeks, news polls every 2 weeks, and a program fact sheet 8 weeks after the request to begin.

The total proposed cost for the project is $30,249.60, with a fixed hourly rate of $131.52 across different task areas. The pricing breakdown includes $16,440.00 for research summaries (125 hours), $3,288.00 for news polls (25 hours), $3,945.60 for the program fact sheet (30 hours), and $6,576.00 for administration fees related to travel reimbursement processes (50 hours). CTC & Associates has extensive experience working with transportation departments, having previously completed similar projects for Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, and other state DOTs. The company specializes in research communication, technical writing, and creating informational products for transportation agencies, with a focus on helping departments share research findings effectively.