RFI Network Short-Term Traffic Counts

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather technical and cost input for conducting approximately 800‑1,000 short‑term traffic counts statewide each year. Respondents will submit a “Letter of Information” outlining their approach, cost estimates, and technical capabilities for data collection, processing, and quality‑control. The RFI is purely informational; no contract is guaranteed, and respondents bear all costs of preparing their response. Key deadlines: questions due 9/30/2026, full response due 10/14/2026 (2 PM). The effort may evolve into a future RFP for a multi‑year contract. • Scope: short‑term traffic volume and axle‑classification counts at ~800‑1,000 locations (both intrusive and non‑intrusive methods). • Data requirements: 48‑hour counts (two consecutive 24‑hour days, not Monday/Friday), 15‑ or 60‑minute intervals, FHWA 13‑bin axle classification where required, ≥95 % volume accuracy, ≥90 % classification accuracy. • Deliverables: raw count files compatible with VTrans Traffic Data Management System, quality‑control documentation, cost estimates (low/high). • Timeline: May‑September for intrusive methods; year‑round for non‑intrusive, avoiding federal holidays. • Potential future work: ongoing six‑year cycle with possible contract renewals.