Description
The State of Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking a contractor to perform a hot spot analysis to identify specific segments of trunkline as risks for Wildlife Vehicle Collisions. The analysis will focus on a suite of wildlife and will be conducted using wildlife movement, habitat, and landscape data to determine where key crossing locations intersect with trunklines. The contractor will be required to identify and model occurrences of Wildlife Vehicle Collisions (WVCs) on MDOT trunkline statewide, identify and model wildlife habitats/corridors that intersect MDOT trunkline statewide, synthesize modeled data into a wildlife crossing hotspot layer and GIS-based web map, conduct field visits to the top 20 hot spot locations identified, identify solutions and develop decision support tools, and participate in public outreach events for top hot spot locations.
• The contractor must have experience working with the State of Michigan and have a strong background in transportation ecology.
• The contractor must provide a detailed project plan, including a schedule and timeline for the project.
• The contractor must have a strong team with experience in wildlife ecology, transportation planning, and GIS mapping.
• The contractor must be able to communicate effectively with the State and the public.
• The contractor must be able to provide high-quality deliverables, including a comprehensive report and a GIS-based web map.