Kansas Traffic Safety Resource

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking proposals for a statewide program that provides public education, information, technical assistance, research, and evaluation focused on reducing traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities in Kansas. The program will focus on increasing occupant protection usage rates, preventing impaired driving, educating novice drivers, increasing motorcycle safety, preventing underage drinking and driving, preventing distracted driving, increasing child passenger safety, improving older driver safety, and improving pedestrian and bicycle safety. The contract period is from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, with the option to renew for four additional twelve-month periods. The contractor must implement specific strategies and objectives, including distributing child safety seats, training CPS technicians, supporting efforts to reduce impaired driving, and designing and distributing a bi-monthly e-newsletter. The contractor must comply with federal reporting requirements, provide qualified personnel, and work closely with KDOT representatives. The total annual contract amount is $1,506,553, with allowable indirect costs up to 10% of direct costs. KDOT will reimburse the contractor monthly for eligible expenses.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify a budget range, but the total annual contract amount is $1,506,553.