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Response Deadline12/17/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity involves providing specialized research and analysis for prime contractors working on South Dakota Department of Transportation highway safety projects. The primary objective is to evaluate flagger operations to identify safety gaps and establish effectiveness metrics. The selected provider will utilize traffic simulation software to generate data-driven operational recommendations and deliver comprehensive research reports and data analysis summaries. The project is managed under the South Dakota State Government with a response deadline of December 17, 2026. Classified under NAICS code 541715, the contract focuses on technical research and analysis to enhance highway safety protocols within the state.

General Info

Research and analysis of South Dakota highway flagger operations to improve safety protocols.

Agency

South Dakota State Government

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

SD, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 26RFP-SD2025-04.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Improvements in Flagger Safety, Operations, Effectiveness & Training

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PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineDec 17

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12/17/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTCin about 2 months

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AgencySouth Dakota State Government

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Organization / AgencySouth Dakota State Government

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Performs research and analysis for prime contractors on SDDOT highway safety projects. Analyzes flagger operations to identify safety gaps, conducts research on effectiveness metrics, and provides data-driven operational recommendations using traffic simulation software. Delivers research reports and data analysis summaries.

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