Procurement & Management of Advanced Technologies
NCHRP's Practices for Transportation Agency Procurement & Management of Advanced Technologies examines how state DOT's can enhance their procurement practices for new transportation systems technologies
State DOTs have effective procurement processes for highway construction but lag in acquiring new business technologies. As they invest in advanced solutions for human resources, asset management, and communications, they aim to leverage artificial intelligence and cloud-based big data tools.
However, traditional procurement methods typically relied on by state DOTs focus on individual purchases rather than long-term goals and often fall short in addressing the growing complexity of these systems and evolving customer needs. This can create challenges in acquiring technological products and services.
NCHRP Research Report 1145 presents successful strategies and sustainable practices for procuring new and innovative transportation system technologies. Along with its state-of-practice review, thios report identifies common challenges throughout the advanced technology procurement life cycle, while also providing practical case studies, strategies, and tools for the successful procurement of advanced technology. This report has the potential to enhance procurement efficiency within state DOTs.
Who is NCHRP?
The National Cooperative Highway Research Program conducts research in problem areas that affect highway planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance in the United States.
Administered under the Transportation Research Board (TRB), NCHRP is a collaborative effort between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the National Academy of Sciences.
