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

Requests for Proposal​ (RFPs)

View timeline of actions for the most recent RFPs

• December 4, 2018 - Requests for Proposals issued
• January 4, 2019 - Deadline for submission of clarifying questions (4:30 p.m. CST)
• January 11, 2019 - Responses to questions posted (View questions and answers)
• February 6, 2019  - Deadline for submission of final proposals (4:30 p.m. CST)
• May 1, 2019 - Notification of proposal decisions

Please note that WisDOT does accept proposals from out of state.

Wisconsin Highway Research Program

FFY 2020

• Analytical and Testing Methods for Rating Longitudinal Laminated Timber Slab Bridges
• Balanced Mixture Design Implementation Support
• Evaluation of Concrete Pavement Buckling in Wisconsin
• Expansion of AASHTOWare ME Design Inputs
• Quality Testing of Wisconsin Aggregates

Please review the proposal preparation guidelines and templates.

Project guidance

Administrative overview for researchers

The Researcher information packet (revised 8/13/18) 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.​​