When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 28, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $2,000,000.

It was issued by Office Of The Assistant Secretary For Research And Technology. The work is located in United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Demonstrated expertise in tribal or rural transportation safety. Experience developing transportation strategic safety plans. Capability to deploy infrastructure safety solutions in high-risk communities. Proven track record in data collection and analytics for public safety. Familiarity with federal, state, and tribal program requirements.

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Tribal Transportation Safety Strategy Pilot Program Services

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

United StatesPosted: June 30th, 2026Deadline: August 28th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a vendor to develop and pilot a tribal transportation safety strategy, including a strategic safety plan, data collection methods, safety tools, and a demonstration infrastructure improvement.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be an accredited institution of higher education to serve as the mandatory lead
Must provide a non-federal match of at least $1,000,000
Must form a consortium hub-and-spoke model including tribal communities and leaders, transportation practitioners, and industry/non-profits
Must have traffic safety and transportation research expertise

BUDGET

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$2,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Phase 1: Research & AI Data (6 Months, Year 1st)

Phase 2: Plan & Tool Building (12 Months, Years 1st & 2nd)

Phase 3: Community Pilot & Evaluation (18 Months, Years 2nd & 3rd)

Issuing Agency

Office Of The Assistant Secretary For Research And Technology

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks a qualified vendor to develop and pilot a comprehensive tribal transportation safety strategy. The selected company will be responsible for creating a next-generation tribal transportation strategic safety plan and identifying effective methods to collect essential crash data to support transportation planning.

Key deliverables include the production of publicly accessible safety tools and guidelines to aid tribal communities. As part of the pilot program, the vendor must demonstrate the application of strategic methods, employ updated design tools, and successfully implement at least one infrastructure safety improvement in a high-fatality tribal area.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 28, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $2,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Office Of The Assistant Secretary For Research And Technology. The work is located in United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Demonstrated expertise in tribal or rural transportation safety
Experience developing transportation strategic safety plans
Capability to deploy infrastructure safety solutions in high-risk communities
Proven track record in data collection and analytics for public safety
Familiarity with federal, state, and tribal program requirements

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