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WisDOT seeks consultant for State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program for rail transit safety

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking a consultant to support its State Safety Oversight (SSO) program for rail transit safety. - Government Buyer: - Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Purchasing Unit - Scope of Work: - Consultant services for SSO program covering Kenosha and Milwaukee Streetcars - Compliance with federal and state regulations (49 U.S.C. § 5329, 49 CFR Parts 670-674, Wis. Admin. Code Trans. 10) - Key deliverables: - Audits (including three-year audits) - Safety investigations and hazard reviews - Training workshops for rail transit agencies - Data collection and analysis - Oversight of corrective action plans - Readiness reviews for new starts and extensions - Review of agency safety plans and audit procedures - Progress reporting and rail transit safety supervision - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated consulting experience in rail transit safety oversight - Ability to meet federal and state compliance standards - Firm-fixed price contract, partially funded by federal grants (up to $100,000/year) - Annual CPI-U price adjustments - Period of Performance: - Base period of two years, with three one-year option periods (up to five years total) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The Department of Transportation of Wisconsin is seeking a consultant to assist with oversight responsibilities related to rail transit safety. The Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to secure supplier support for the continued development and implementation of Wisconsin's State Safety Oversight (SSO) program. The program must meet all requirements established by federal law under 49 U.S.C. a7 5329 and federal regulations under 49 CFR Parts 670-674. Proposals must be submitted by July 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.

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