Requests for Proposals

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

Current Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

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

New RFP:

Wildlife Crossing Hotspot Analysis, Phase 2

Timeline:

  • March 25, 2026 - New request for proposals published to WisDOT site
  • April 15, 2026 - Clarifying questions are due by 4:30 p.m. CST
  • April 24, 2026 - Responses to clarifying questions will be posted by 4:30 p.m. CST
  • May 11, 2026 - Proposals are due by 4:30 p.m. CST
  • June 2026 - Award and deny letters will be emailed to submitters

Other current RFPs:

Proven Safety Countermeasure Implementation
Safety Project Prioritization
State Transportation Improvement Project Delivery
Best Practices for Piloting Roadway Improvements
Improving Rural Pedestrian Safety
Pilot Expansion of Pedestrian Counting Program

Timeline:

  • February 18, 2026 - Requests for proposals published to WisDOT site
  • March 4, 2026 - Clarifying questions are due by 4:30 p.m. CST
  • March 16, 2026 - Responses to clarifying questions will be posted by 4:30 p.m. CST
  • March 30, 2026 - Proposals are due by 4:30 p.m. CST
  • May 2026 - Award and deny letters will be emailed to submitters

The submission period for the following RFPs closed on February 3rd, 2026:

  • Monitoring Long-Term Changes in Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls
  • Artificial Intelligence Analyses of Balanced Mix Design Mixtures
  • Performance and Durability Assessment of Portland Limestone Cement Used in Wisconsin
  • Evaluation of Exposed Cast-in-Place Concrete in Corrosive Environments in the State of Wisconsin

RFP and Research Project Resource Guides

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