2026 Traffic Operations & ITS Design On-Call
| Location: | Iowa |
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| Posted: | May 27, 2026 |
| Due: | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of Iowa DOT |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 359 |
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Brief Description
The Iowa Department of Transportation’s (Iowa DOT) Traffic Operations & Safety Bureau is interested in entering into a professional services contract with eight (8) consultants to provide a broad range of traffic operations-related services including the design, inspection, and associated activities related to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). If your firm is interested in providing the described services, please submit a proposal stating your ability and availability to complete this work.
SERVICES REQUESTED: 2026 Traffic Operations & ITS Design On-Call
COUNTY: Statewide
ROUTE: N/A
LOCATION: Various
CLOSING DATE: 6/24/2026
CONTACT PERSON: Adam Haar
CONTRACT DURATION: 3 years
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2026 Traffic Operations & ITS Design On-Call
Request For Proposal
Iowa Department of Transportation
Introduction
The Iowa Department of Transportation’s (Iowa DOT) Traffic Operations & Safety Bureau is
interested in entering into a professional services contract with eight (8) consultants to provide a
broad range of traffic operations-related services including the design, inspection, and associated
activities related to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). If your firm is interested in providing
the described services, please submit a proposal stating your ability and availability to complete
this work.
Project Scope
The Iowa DOT will coordinate with the selected consultants on a project-by-project basis to
determine the scope of services required for a specific project. The requested services may
include but are not limited to transportation systems management & operation (TSMO), traffic
incident management, general traffic operations, traffic management analytics, work zone
operations, systems engineering, technology procurement assistance, and the design and
inspection of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) as needed to meet the needs of the Iowa
DOT.
Work performed under this contract will primarily be in the categories of work related to
Operations Support as shown in the Iowa DOT’s Policy and Procedure Manual, PPM 300.04,
Appendix A Work Category Descriptions, Minimum Qualifications Standards and Administering
Offices:
210 Post Planning – Preconstruction Engineering
218 Traffic Operations Design
230 Operations Research, Analysis, and Engineering
235 Traffic Control Systems Analysis, Design, and Implementation
238 Intelligent Transportation Systems
The consultant may also need to meet the requirements of other work categories depending on
project requirements.
A description of the potential needs and associated tasks is included below. It is anticipated
additional tasks may be included as needs dictate.
Traffic Operations
• Traffic Operations General Support- Support the Iowa DOT in the management of
traffic operations projects and programs. Work tasks may include support and
assistance with the Transportation Management Center (TMC), research initiatives,
participation in meetings, document management, project management, schedule
development and monitoring, investigation, review of new or emerging technologies
and innovations, connected or automated transportation technologies, Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) support, and development of traffic operations short- and
long-term planning and processes including performance measures and management.
• Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO)- Assist the Iowa DOT
in the development and advancement of TSMO initiatives, including service layer
plan revisions and implementation. Work tasks may include investigation of best
practices, facilitating stakeholder discussions, writing technical memorandums or
reports, and development of performance management tools and strategies for
operations.
• Contract/Procurement Support- Assist in the development of plans, specifications,
requests for proposals (RFP), and other documents for the procurement of goods and
services. Work tasks may include detailed specification development, RFP writing,
and coordination with various DOT bureaus and divisions (e.g., Purchasing Section,
Maintenance Bureau) and other state agencies (e.g., Department of Administrative
Services, Department of Management Information Technology). Assist in the
management of procurement, construction, or other projects, as well as other needed
support.
• ITS Architecture and Systems Engineering- Provide technical support in the
revision, development, and implementation of ITS Architecture and related Systems
Engineering documents and processes. Ensuring compliance with federal
requirements and provide expertise to help align ITS initiatives with statewide
transportation goals to ensure our ITS projects are well-coordinated, interoperable,
and integrated into our transportation systems, as well as other support required.
• Traffic Critical Projects (TCP) and Work Zone Program Support – Assist the Iowa
DOT with improving work zone safety and mobility through various activities, such
as the Work Zone Service Layer, Traffic Critical Projects program, Intelligent Work
Zones (IWZ) and work zone standards and processes. Work tasks may include
tasks, such as participating in meetings or committees virtually or in-person,
proposing or facilitating changes in DOT processes, monitoring and managing IWZ
deployments and contractors.
• Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Support – Provide assistance and expertise with
traffic incident management initiatives. This could include supporting other bureaus,
divisions, or districts in TIM initiatives, TIM Plans, support for TIM Committees,
training/tabletop exercises, planning and execution of conferences/workshops,
developing presentations and materials for Iowa DOT use, and new program
implementation/support. Development of performance measures and tracking for
new TIM related programs and other tasks related to new initiatives in TIM.
• Variable Advisory Speeds /Variable Speed Limits (VAS/VSL) – Facilitate some or
all aspects of systems engineering for a pilot deployment of variable advisory speeds
in Iowa. Tasks may include planning, input gathering, concept of operations, design,
implementation, systems integration, and performance evaluation of a VAS
system. Consultant familiarity with VAS/VSL implementation experiences from
other states and the ability to assist with best practice and performance metrics
development for both corridor-level and systemwide applications is of primary
interest.
Fiber Optic and ITS Design and Inspection
• The Iowa DOT has a statewide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) network
consisting of field devices, network equipment, and various technologies utilized to
facilitate transportation system operations. ITS and Fiber Optic Design and
inspection services may require:
o Consultant should be familiar with the purpose and function of a wide range of
ITS programs, technologies, and services, including fiber optic communications.
o Consultant may provide design services for ITS infrastructure installations and
fiber optic design and splicing diagrams for all aspects of the project, from
concept thru deployment, including the development of Plans, Specifications and
Estimate (PS&E) documents, construction administration support and inspection,
and as-built plan and field surveying documentation.
o Develop and/or review detailed logical and physical network architectures of
existing and planned ITS deployments.
o Develop and/or review ITS standard specifications, standard plans, and other
related guidelines.
o Consultant must be familiar with, or quickly become familiar with the Iowa
DOT’s fiber optic network processes including design, splicing diagrams,
contracting, construction, inspection, and documentation practices.
Contract Information
The Department anticipates that the selection process will be completed by August, 2026.
Negotiations with the selected consultants will commence as project needs are identified. The
selection is intended to cover on-call design services for a three (3) year period.
There is a no specific allocated dollar amount dedicated or assigned to this work and
expenditures will vary dependent on the number and magnitude of work assignments over the
contract period. The Department will not guarantee a set amount of work or contract value for
these services.
General Requirements
The consultant and their subconsultants are required to meet the requirements of specified work
categories as defined in the Iowa DOT’s Policy and Procedure Manual, Policy No. 300.04, at the
time of contract execution, and for the duration of the contract. Qualifications will be assessed
during review of proposals; no prequalification submissions are necessary. Work under this
contract will require the consultant team to meet the minimum qualifications standards of work
categories mentioned above. Failure to meet the requirements during the contract will result in
cancellation of any remaining portion of the contract.
It is the policy of the Iowa DOT that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Targeted
Small Businesses (TSBs) shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the
performance of Iowa DOT contracts. Funding of the work under this contract is not expected to
involve federal-aid highway funds. No DBE goal (0%) is established at this time. Although a
DBE / TSB goal is not established, the Department still encourages the spirit of the program to
be incorporated in the proposed contract whenever possible. In the event DBE participation is
required on a particular contract, the goal will be established as part of the negotiation.
Selection Information
Emphasis should be placed upon providing information concerning your proposed project
approach, similar projects your firm has recently performed and the availability and qualifications
of your key staff. The proposal may include additional information, as deemed appropriate,
subject to the overall length restriction established in Proposal Requirements.
The selection committee will review and evaluate the proposals submitted based on the following
criteria and the weighted value assigned to each. Include a detailed statement for each evaluation
criteria.
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RESPONSE SECTION
1. (0) COVER PAGE
- Title of RFP response
- Firm names and/or corporate logos (Prime & Sub)
- Point of contact for the RFP response
2. (30) PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
- Understanding of the scope of work
- Key issues
- Approach to addressing the scope of work
3. (35) CONSULTING FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
- PRIME CONSULTANT
-- Introduction/Background
-- Experience/Similar projects: 5 most relevant projects in last 5 years
-- Prequalification categories claimed
-- Primary office location for majority of work
-- Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
- SUBCONSULTANT(S)
-- Introduction/Background
-- Experience/Similar projects: 2 most relevant projects in last 5 years
-- Prequalification categories claimed
-- Primary office location for majority of work
-- Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
4. (25) PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
- Organization chart
- Staff summary table
-- Project managers
-- Team members
-- % Availability (ability to meet schedules)
-- Individual staff summaries (Project Managers, Team Leaders, Office
Location)
5. (10) Diversity of Capability
- Unique capabilities offered by firm/team
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The selection committee does not anticipate the need for oral interviews.
Contacting any selection team member other than the RFP contact person is inappropriate.
Marketing meetings with the Iowa DOT while this RFP is active is also considered inappropriate.
Proposal Requirements
Please provide the following information in the order listed:
1. All responders must provide adequate information on the response’s cover page to clearly
identify the submittal is for the 2026 Traffic Operations & ITS Design On-Call RFP
along with the replying firm and an email for the point of contact for the firm.
2. Include your firm’s approach to addressing the identified tasks, your eligibility to meet the
requirements of the “Required Work Categories” for the work you intend to perform, your
understanding of the project’s scope, key issues and relevancy to Iowa’s transportation
system. Briefly discuss similar projects the members on your team have completed in the
past five years. This listing should be limited to the three most applicable projects.
3. Include the name, qualifications, experience, office address and availability of the contract
manager as well as the manager in charge of each major work task. This information
should include the identification of similar projects managed or participated in by these
individuals. The selection of a contract manager and work task managers by a firm will
constitute a commitment by that firm and NO substitute managers will be allowed without
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