Research, Analysis and Program Support for NYSDOT

On October 16, 2024, the New York State Office of the State Comptroller approved a single-source exemption for the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to continue its contract for research, analysis, and program support services through September 30, 2025. This exemption was granted because a competitive procurement process was deemed unfeasible under NY State Finance Law Section 163.10 (b). The contract, originally initiated on March 1, 2020, involves ongoing work across all New York State counties and is valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000. The current vendor, UT-Battelle, LLC, has made significant progress, with over 70% of the project’s 12 subtasks completed, and the remaining tasks are nearing completion, expected by the end of the year. The project aims to support NYSDOT’s research and program needs statewide, with the contract set to conclude in late September 2025. The exemption was necessary due to the specialized nature of the work and the vendor’s proven capability, which justified bypassing the standard competitive bidding process. The contract details, including the solicitation number and key contact information, are publicly available, and any inquiries regarding the sole-source award should be directed to Kurt Monaco, Contract Management Specialist at NYSDOT. The contract’s advertisement period closed on October 25, 2024, ensuring transparency and adherence to procurement regulations.