The Research Section at the Ohio Department of Transportation is now accepting proposals for the following studies:
| Solicitation # | Project Title | Deadline |
| 2022-01 | Development of Simplified Factors for Lateral Distribution of Loads of Non-Standard Gauge (NSG) Axles | March 1, 2021 3:00PM(ET) |
| 2022-02 | Open Framework Standards for Combined Aircraft Sensor Network for the State of Ohio to Detect and Track Lower Altitude Aircraft | March 1, 2021 3:00PM(ET) |
| 2022-03 | Benefit analysis of barrier inlet screens | March 1, 2021 3:00PM(ET) |
| 2022-04 | Identification of Enhanced Moisture Susceptibility Testing for Asphalt Pavements | March 1, 2021 3:00PM(ET) |
| 2022-05 | Establishing Minimum Specification Parameters for Cold Mix Used in Winter Pothole Patching | March 1, 2021 3:00PM(ET) |
| 2022-06 | Improving Roadside Herbicide Application Safety and Versatility | March 1, 2021 3:00PM(ET) |
| 2022-07 | Achieving Efficiencies within ODOT with the Event Streaming Platform | March 1, 2021 3:00PM(ET) |
| 2022-ORIL1 | Optimizing the Performance of Item 404-Low Volume Traffic Mixes | March 1, 2021 3:00PM(ET) |
| 2022-ORIL2 | Identification of Maintenance Practices to Impede Corrosion Impacts on Prestressed Concrete Box Beam Bridges | March 1, 2021 3:00PM(ET) |
Please note, this posting includes projects for both ODOT and ORIL research programs. Be sure to read all information carefully and follow the appropriate proposal formatting guidelines based on the sponsor. Failure to follow proposal formatting guidelines and submission instructions provided on the RFP website is cause for the rejection of proposals.
To be considered, proposals must be received by ODOT Research by the deadline noted in the table. Clarifications received on specific RFPs are also noted in the table. General clarifications related to the RFP process, contracting and proposal formatting are available on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page. As a reminder:
- The proposal and budget form will be submitted using an online system, Formstack. You will complete general information on the form, then attach a MS Word of the proposal and the Excel budget form. After you click submit, you will receive a confirmation email. Attachments are limited to 25 MB.
- Emailed submissions will not be accepted.
- Non-Ohio based organizations must include an Ohio based partner within the proposal having at least 20% of the total cost or labor of the proposal.
- Questions regarding a RFP or submission process should be submitted using the RFP Request for Clarification Form located on the RFP site.
Noncompliance with the formatting and submission guidelines is cause for rejection of a submission. ODOT reserves the right to reject any and all submissions. Submissions must be received by 3:00 PM (ET) on March 1, 2021 in order to be considered. Absolutely no extensions will be granted to this deadline. Please make your submission in plenty of time to allow for servers to process your submission. Proposals received after the deadline time, according to the ODOT computer time, will not be considered. Additional information concerning submission requirements is available on the above listed site. All questions concerning the solicitation and RFPs, including technical clarifications of the project, as well as formatting and submission of proposals, MUST be submitted using the RFP Request for Clarification Form. While RFPs are posted, communications concerning posted RFPs with any individuals out of ODOT’s Research Section is prohibited. Failure to adhere to this could result in proposal disqualification. Clarifications will be posted as they become available, so check the website regularly for updates. Please feel free to forward this message to your colleagues.
For more information, please visit the ODOT page.