Description
The South Dakota Department of Transportation seeks a qualified researcher or consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive study aimed at improving flagger safety, operations, effectiveness, and training across the state’s work zones. The effort will evaluate current training materials, identify injury causes, recommend best‑practice traffic‑control configurations, assess driver‑behavior impacts, and examine emerging technologies such as AFADs and wearable visibility devices. Deliverables include literature reviews, technical memoranda, a final guidance document, executive presentations, and periodic progress reports, with payment tied to milestone completion. The project is open to academic, research, and consulting entities that meet non‑discrimination and accessibility requirements.
• 16‑task scope covering literature review, interviews, site visits, technology assessment, and final reporting.
• $130,000 total budget, paid in four milestone installments (25 %/20 %/25 %/30 %).
• 18‑month execution window starting mid‑April 2027, with quarterly progress reports and monthly status meetings.