State Safety Oversight Program Consultant - Bid 510673 - WI IFB 2026

Bid #510673. Contact: sally.maier@dot.wi.gov. Transportation, Dept OF, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is seeking a consultant to assist with its State Safety Oversight (SSO) program for rail transit safety. The selected supplier. Due Jul 14 (6 days left).

What this bid is about

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is seeking a consultant to assist with its State Safety Oversight (SSO) program for rail transit safety. The selected supplier will support the development and implementation of the program in accordance with federal laws and regulations. Proposals are due by July 14, 2026.

About this solicitation

The Department is seeking assistance with its oversight responsibilities related to rail transit safety. This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks Supplier support and assistance in continued development and implementation of Wisconsin’s State Safety Oversight (SSO) program to meet all requirements as established by federal law under 49 U.S.C. § 5329 and federal regulation under 49 CFR Parts 670-674.

Bid summary

TRANSPORTATION, DEPT OF issued this transportation opportunity in Wisconsin, referenced as solicitation number 510673. It was published on May 27, 2026, and responses are due by July 14, 2026. Questions can be directed to sally.maier@dot.wi.gov.

Public procurement context

TRANSPORTATION, DEPT OF in Wisconsin is using this solicitation to procure transportation work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a transportation solicitation in Wisconsin are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Wisconsin so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this IFB

To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for TRANSPORTATION, DEPT OF's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 14, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to sally.maier@dot.wi.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with TRANSPORTATION, DEPT OF should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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