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WisDOT Seeks Rail Transit Safety Oversight Consultant for SSO Program

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking a consulting firm to provide State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program services for rail transit safety. - Government Buyer: - Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Purchasing Unit - Scope of Services: - Consulting support for the SSO program, ensuring compliance with federal (49 U.S.C. § 5329, 49 CFR Parts 670-674) and state (Wis. Admin. Code Trans. 10) regulations - Oversight of two rail transit agencies: Kenosha Streetcar and Milwaukee Streetcar - Key deliverables include: - Conducting audits and three-year reviews - Performing risk-based inspections and investigations of safety events and hazards - Overseeing corrective action plans and readiness reviews for new starts/extensions - Providing training workshops, data collection, and analysis - Reviewing agency safety plans and audit procedures - Preparing progress reports and maintaining safety supervision - Contract Details: - Firm-fixed price contract for two years, with three one-year option periods (up to five years total) - Funded in part by federal grants, with an estimated value up to $100,000 per year - Pricing proposals must include fixed hourly rates for all periods, subject to annual CPI-U adjustments - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with all relevant federal and state safety oversight regulations - Experience in rail transit safety oversight is required - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms

Description

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is seeking proposals for a State Safety Oversight (SSO) Consultant to assist with oversight responsibilities related to rail transit safety. The consultant will support the development and implementation of Wisconsin's SSO program to comply with federal laws and regulations under 49 U.S.C. § 5329 and 49 CFR Parts 670-674. The scope includes building oversight capacity, conducting risk-based inspections, reviewing safety events, overseeing corrective action plans, conducting audits, and providing progress reports. Proposals must be submitted by July 14, 2026, and late submissions will be rejected.

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