NYC Transportation Department Negotiates Pedestrian Safety Model with MIT

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) intends to enter into negotiations with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( MIT ) under the Negotiated Acquisition provision (Section 3-04) of the Procurement Policy Board Rules for an agreement whereby MIT will provide a pedestrian volume model that will assist in identifying intersections with the highest pedestrian volumes and crash risk so they can be prioritized for safety improvements and maintenance.

The Agency Chief Contracting Officer has determined that pursuant to Section 3-04(b)(2)(i)D, a compelling need for services exists that cannot be timely met through competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals and, pursuant to Section 3-04(b)(2)(ii) there is a limited number of vendors available and able to perform the work.

A Negotiated Acquisition permits NYCDOT to achieve the safety and maintenance benefits faster than would a competitive procurement method.

Based on a review of published literature and models, the lack of inquiries from other parties about NYCDOT s public count data and the City s public sidewalk data, the agency has concluded that no other organization has developed a model of pedestrian volumes in New York City or would be able to perform the required services without a delay of at least two years.

The term (duration) of this contract will be four (4) years (1460 CCD). The projected start/end dates are 12/1/25 and 11/29/29, respectively.

The contract award amount will not exceed $300,000.00 Vendors may express interest in providing this service in the future by contracting David Maco, New York Department of Transportation, ACCO Office, 55 Water Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10041 at dmaco@dot.nyc.gov or 212-839-9400, by no later than 5:00 pm on 7/7/25 Agency: Transportation Status: Intent to Award