Description
The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Office of Highway Safety is seeking a qualified contractor to conduct a comprehensive, NHTSA‑compliant seat‑belt usage observational survey for the 2026‑2027 reporting years across the St. Thomas/St. John and St. Croix districts. The contractor will design probability‑based sampling, deploy trained observers, collect driver and passenger belt‑use data, perform quality‑control monitoring, and deliver both raw datasets and detailed annual reports in hard‑copy and electronic formats, adhering to 23 CFR Part 1340 requirements.
• Conduct scientific, probability‑based seat‑belt use observations (driver, front‑passenger, rear‑passenger by age) throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands for FY 2026 & FY 2027.
• Provide full project management: observer recruitment/training, site‑reselection each year, quality‑control visits (≥ 5 % of sites), statistical analysis, and preparation of draft and final reports (hard‑copy and PDF).
• Supply all required documentation (raw data, observation schedules, QC reports, statistical review, and NHTSA‑required deliverables) and maintain records for five years.