LESSONS Avoid unnecessarily restrictive requirements and ambiguous terms in bid documents. MnDOT requirements focused more on performance outcomes rather than detailed design specifications. This…

The purpose of this document is to guide the user through the process of developing SE documents for assessment and selection of adaptive signal control technology (ASCT) systems. This document is…

Procuring computer and network hardware is a key activity in implementing a comprehensive transit ITS program. Lessons learned from the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County’s…

To address ITS needs of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in areas ranging from planning through detailed design and implementation, the agency’s aim was to augment previous ITS work…

Procurement of either owned or leased telecommunications services is a critical part of an ITS implementation, as the telecommunications system enables the ITS infrastructure to operate in an…

Project planning includes a number of steps that are important to ensuring the success of the system procurement and acquisition process. The research concluded that all procurements should be…

Following the initial decision to proceed with the Decision Model, the agency must determine whether the work will be distributed through a single contract or through multiple contracts. The…

Determining the overall complexity of the project and the level of risk is critical to selecting the best procurement approach. The Guide to Contracting ITS Projects defines the following four…

In addition to project complexity and risk, another factor critical to the selection of an appropriate procurement package is the agency's organization, experience, and resources relative to ITS…

The research for this document identified three basic types of system engineering processes, including waterfall, evolutionary and spiral. Each of these is appropriate for specific types of projects…