RFP # 25261004 Statewide Variable Speed Limits (HSIP): Rich Hwy MP 341-362 (NR) and Seward Hwy MP 90-118 (CR)

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is seeking professional engineering services for the planning, design, and implementation of a road weather-based Variable Speed Limit system along the Richardson Highway and Seward Highway. The primary goal of this project is to reduce winter-weather-related crashes by dynamically managing speed and speed differentials based on real-time roadway and environmental conditions. Key aspects of the project include: * Planning, design, and implementation of a Variable Speed Limit system * Reduction of winter-weather-related crashes * Dynamic management of speed and speed differentials based on real-time conditions * The project is expected to last approximately 31 months, from May 2026 to December 2028 * The cost of the professional services is expected to be greater than $1,000,000.