For researchers

To subscribe to Research Program updates and Requests for Proposals, please email research@dot.wi.gov.

Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

WisDOT accepts RFP bids from any university, college, consulting firm or organization.

Policy Research Program

• Post-Construction Analysis of Major, Mega & Regionally Significant Projects
• Wisconsin Highway Delay Causation Study
• Work Zone Inspection Review
• Pilot Use of Telematics for Traffic Safety Analysis
• Railroad Crossing Inventories – Safety Data Study
• Driver to Non-Driver Transitions – Related Health, Mobility and Safety Outcomes
• Overheight Vehicle Detection System
• Enhanced Light Crosswalk Illumination

Timeline:

• March 17, 2025 - Requests for Proposals issued
• April 8, 2025 - Deadline for submission of clarifying questions (4:30 p.m. CT)
• April 17, 2025 - Responses to clarifying questions posted (above)
• May 4, 2025 - Deadline for submissions of final proposals (4:30 p.m. CT)
• June 2025 - Expected notification of proposal decisions

Project guidance for the WisDOT Research Program

Please view the proposal preparation guidelines and templates.

Wisconsin Highway Research Program

Timeline:

• February 7, 2025 - Deadline for submissions of final proposals (4:30 p.m. CT)
• April 2025 - Expected notification of proposal decisions

The Researcher information packet (revised 09/29/2022) for the Wisconsin Highway Research Program covers project administration activities including:

• Quarterly progress reports
• Invoices
• End date extensions
• Project close out requirements
• Report preparation requirements

To contact Research staff, please email research@dot.wi.gov.