MDTA 2025-03 Electronic Toll Collection Services

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has issued a state contract opportunity (ID: 6852c353b87102356709c1dc) for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) consulting services, seeking professional consultants to support its ETC Program Management Office. The procurement targets comprehensive consulting services that will cover ETC-related projects and Automated and Connected Vehicle initiatives, with specific emphasis on contract management and inspection responsibilities. Consultants must demonstrate expertise in electronic toll collection technologies, program management, and advanced transportation technology integration. The solicitation was posted on June 13, 2025, with proposals due by August 7, 2025, indicating a approximately eight-week response window for interested vendors. Key deliverables are expected to include detailed project plans, technology integration strategies, contract oversight documentation, and comprehensive reporting on ETC program performance and innovation.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available information, Maryland typically encourages participation from small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises in state procurement processes. The contract appears designed to support ongoing technological modernization of Maryland's electronic toll collection infrastructure, suggesting potential integration with existing systems and technologies. The scope implies a complex, multi-year engagement that would likely require vendors with significant transportation technology consulting experience. Although precise budget ranges are not specified, electronic toll collection and connected vehicle technology projects of this nature frequently represent substantial investments, potentially ranging from several hundred thousand to multiple millions of dollars depending on project complexity and duration. Interested consultants should carefully review the full solicitation documents and prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate technical expertise, innovative approach, and ability to meet MDTA's sophisticated technological and management requirements.