Capacity Analysis; Level 1 | 026 | Traffic Analysis – Basic (Level 1 projects) –
Level 1 analysis involves basic traffic operations that can be reviewed by use of macroscopic analysis tools.
Typical projects include: simple intersection operation (unsignalized, signalized, roundabouts), basic corridor analysis, and freeway operations (including merge, diverge, weave) that are mostly under capacity.
Traffic Analysis Software typically used for this analysis include: Synchro, HCS, SIDRA. | Project Engineer | NC P.E. | | | Prequalification on an individual basis. Analysis methodology should follow Highway Capacity Manual (Current Edition) procedures, primarily found in Volume 3 (Interrupted Flow) and Volume 2 (Uninterrupted Flow). This analysis is primarily macroscopic, although simpler microscopic procedures may be used. Adherence to procedures in the NCDOT Congestion Management Capacity Analysis Guidelines is required.
Must submit at least 3 examples of DOT or similar work completed within the last three (3) years; electronic submittals only. The examples should adhere to one of the following: - be sealed by the requesting individual engineer - be accompanied by written confirmation by the sealing engineer indicating the significant and relevant contribution made by the requesting individual engineer
If the work was reviewed by the Congestion Management Section, only a reference to the work is necessary. If previously prequalified in this discipline, no examples are required unless requested by Congestion Management. Examples should include sealed reports and analysis files.
Prequalification for this discipline will require demonstrated proficiency with Synchro, SIDRA, and HCS traffic analysis software.
Prequalification application for this Discipline Code requires submission of the NCDOT Congestion Management Prequalification Request Form to Congestion Management's reviewer(s), available here: https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/safety/Pages/Congestion-Management.aspx
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Capacity Analysis; Level 2 | 027 | Traffic Analysis – Intermediate (Level 2 projects) -
Level 2 analysis involves more complex traffic operations that can be best evaluated reviewed by use of microscopic analysis tools.
Typical projects may include: freeway operations near or above capacity, innovative intersections and corridors that include designs such as (but are not limited to) Reduced Conflict Intersections, Continuous Flow Intersections, Diverging Diamond Interchanges.
Traffic Analysis Software typically used for this anaylsis is TransModeler. | Project Engineer | NC P.E. | | | Must have a current TransModeler license. Prequalification on an individual basis. Prequalification for this discipline requires prequalification for code 00026 (Capacity Analysis; Level 1) and also proficiency with TransModeler software. Must show adherence to all Department policies and guidelines & NCDOT Congestion Management Simulation Guidelines. https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/safety/Pages/Congestion-Management.aspx.
Experience for prequalification can be demonstrated by providing sealed examples of at least three Level 2 projects with limited guidance and oversight as determined by the Congestion Management Section OR two of the following: - producing at least three Level 2 capacity analysis projects with assistance of a currently prequalified Level 2 engineer - completing a sample Level 2 project - completing a Congestion Management-approved training course
Any of the above must be completed within the past three years by the requesting individual engineer in order to be considered for prequalification. If the work was reviewed by the Congestion Management Section, only a reference to the work is necessary. If previously prequalified in this discipline, no examples are required unless requested by Congestion Management. Examples should include sealed reports and analysis files.
Prequalification application for this Discipline Code requires submission of the NCDOT Congestion Management Prequalification Request Form to Congestion Management's reviewer(s), available here: https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/safety/Pages/Congestion-Management.aspx
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Capacity Analysis;Level 3 | 028 | Traffic Analysis – Advanced (Level 3 projects) - Level 3 analysis involves the highest complex traffic operations. These projects require evaluation by use of advanced methodology involving microscopic analysis tools. Typical projects may include (but are not limited to): Complex freeway system interchanges, new alignment projects (both freeway and arterial) that involve potential multiple travel routing, and multi-modal projects. Traffic Analysis Software typically used for this analysis is TransModeler.
| Project Engineer | NC P.E. | | | Must have a current TransModeler license. Prequalification on an individual basis. Prequalification for this discipline will require prequalification for code 00026 (Capacity Analysis; Level 1), 00027 (Capacity Analysis; Level 2), and 00251 (Project Level Traffic Forecasting) plus demonstrated advanced proficiency with TransModeler software. Methodology includes advanced network modeling, Dynamic Traffic Assignment and Origin-Destination Matrix Estimation (ODME).
Experience for prequalification can be demonstrated by providing sealed examples of at least 3 complex Level 2 projects (scoped with a Complexity Index of 7+) completed using TransModeler with limited guidance and oversight as determined by the Congestion Management Section AND one or more of the following: - producing at least one Level 3 capacity analysis project with assistance of a currently prequalified Level 3 engineer - providing at least one example of a Level 3 project using TransModeler (can be from out of state) - completing a Congestion Management-approved training course
Any of the above must be completed within the past five years by the requesting individual engineer in order to be considered for prequalification.
Prequalification application for this Discipline Code requires submission of the NCDOT Congestion Management Prequalification Request Form to Congestion Management's reviewer(s), available here: <https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/safety/Pages/Congestion-Management.aspx>
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Guide Sign Design – Conventional Roads | 097 | Conventional road signing plan design.
- Ground Mount Signs (i.e. Type D, E, F) - Non-freeway type facilities, super streets, roundabouts. - Non-complex projects with ADT< 15,000 ADT | Project Engineer | NC P.E. | | P.E. | Prequalification on an individual basis. Must have at least one (1) key person per role. Experience using “GuideSIGN” design software for permanent or work zone use. Must submit examples of DOT or similar work completed within the last five (5) years and sealed by the requesting individual engineer. Examples of work should include: sign designs, signing plan sheets and any project descriptions or details pertinent to indicate experience in conventional road signing plan design. If a firm has previously completed acceptable work for the NCDOT, this will also be considered for prequalification. Microstation/GuideSIGN software is required to do work in North Carolina. | | |
Guide Sign Design - Expressways and Freeways | 098 | Expressway and Freeway sign plan design.
- Overhead sign structures - Interchange facilities, Diverging Diamonds, alternative designs - Type A and B ground mounted signs - Support Chart - Complex projects with ADT> 15,000 ADT | Project Engineer | NC P.E. | | P.E. | Prequalification on an individual basis. Must have at least one (1) key person per role. Experience using “GuideSIGN” design software for permanent or work zone use. Experience in support design (ground and overhead mounted) and know criteria for barrier guardrail or other protective devices. Must submit examples of DOT or similar work completed within the last five (5) years and sealed by the requesting individual engineer. Examples of work should include, sign designs, signing plan sheets, support chart and any project descriptions or details pertinent to indicate experience in complex road signing plan design for expressway and or freeway type facilities. If a firm has previously completed acceptable work for the NCDOT, this will also be considered for prequalification. Microstation/GuideSIGN software is required to do work in North Carolina. | | |
Logo Signing Program Administration | 100 | Administration and management of a complete Logo (Specific Service) Signing Program. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following aspects of the Logo Signing Program:
-Planning, executing and reporting on the financials of the program -Marketing to potential customers -Providing customer support -Developing and managing a public facing website -Managing Logo customer contracts-Inventorying and maintaining all Logo sign panels statewide -Maintaining all data, records and reporting
| Personnel with national/state experience/ knowledge of administering and managing a complete Logo Program including general admin, financial management, marketing, customer service, design, construction, maintenance, data management and program reporting. | | 5 years managing a statewide or regional Logo Program. | | Examples of Key Personnel’s work will only be requested if their resume does not show evidence of sufficient management of statewide or regional Logo Programs; electronic submittals only.
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School Traffic Impact Analysis | 105 | Engineers with this qualification should be capable of reviewing draft school study reports produced by other engineers and should be capable of producing reports of such high quality that they are ready for implementation without MSTA review. Engineer must demonstrate experience working with all of the different stakeholders of a school study toward the end of finding a safe, efficient, and cost-effective solution.
Engineer must possess technical expertise in all areas of transportation engineering related to school studies, including data collection; trip generation; capacity analysis; highway safety; traffic control devices; roadway design; queue and parking management; and pedestrian, bicycle, and bus operations and safety. Engineer working under this code will do their utmost to promote and support Department goals and policies, and must adhere to all Department policies and guidelines. | Project Engineer | NC P.E. | 5 | NC P.E. | Firm must have at least one (1) key person. Code 105 applies to an individual engineer. Engineer must already be pre-qualified in code 205 – School Studies. Only NC registered PE's will be evaluated. Engineer must have completed more than five (5) school studies utilizing Municipal and School Transportation Assistance (MSTA) group’s standards and guidelines with an average evaluation score above 8.5 on the 10-point scale, including at least one study in a complex environment like a multi-campus setting or a multi-use development. Work should be completed within the last five (5) years and sealed by individual engineer requesting prequalification. In addition, Engineer must have an overall evaluation score of 8.5 for all school studies done under code 205 – School Studies.
If the work was performed for or submitted to the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division, only a reference to the work is necessary. Approval, denial or waivers will be based on requirements as outlined and MSTA discretion. Engineers holding prequalification for this code will be limited based on the needs of MSTA at any one time. | | |
Intelligent Transportation Systems Design | 123 | Develop plans, functional specifications, and estimates for intelligent transportation systems. These systems may include: detailed communications infrastructure (including utility make- ready engineering), computerized signal systems, closed circuit television cameras, dynamic message signs, incident detection, roadway weather information systems, automated weigh stations, low visibility detection, reversible lanes, and software interface requirements. | ITS Design Engineer | NC P.E. | 2 | P.E. | Key personnel must be prequalified for NCDOT discipline code 209, signal communications design. In addition to an NC PE ITS Design Engineer, additional ITS Design Personnel with equivalent ITS Design experience should be submitted for consideration. Projects listed on Key personnel resumes shall include project dates.
Key Personnel shall have directly related and demonstrated experience with designing complex ITS project plans, specifications, and cost estimates including, but not be limited to, connected and intelligent traffic signal systems including connected vehicle technologies, closed circuit television camera systems, dynamic message sign systems, incident detection systems, road weather information systems, reversible lane systems, weigh station systems technologies including, but not limited to, weigh-in-motion systems, tire anomaly systems, license plate readers, thermal imaging systems and other related technologies. Key personnel shall also have directly related and demonstrated experience with designing Traffic Operation Centers’ communications, audio, and visual systems consisting of, but not limited to, computer workstations and server racks, L2 and L3 Ethernet switches, routers, firewalls, IDS (Intrusion Detection Software) and/or IPS (Intrusion Prevention System), video walls and related management devices.
Key Personnel shall be adept at working with power companies to identify power need requirements and delivery or establishment of utility services. Key Personnel shall possess knowledge of Electrical and Power systems, the National Electrical Safety Code, and the National Electrical Code to prepare electrical service plans based on working voltage, amperage and voltage drops to develop proper wire sizing for service entrance conductors and feeder circuits.
Interested Firm must submit example plan sheets of NCDOT or similar work completed within the last five (5) years; electronic submittals only. Plan sheets MUST have been developed and/or sealed by the personnel the firm is submitting for prequalification. Plans should show examples of all technical and design knowledge requirements described above. Example plans should be sent directly to the ITS Design Unit at the time of application. If previously prequalified in this discipline, examples are required for any new key personnel being submitted for prequalification. If a firm has previously completed work for the NCDOT, this will also be considered for prequalification.
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Pavement Markings Plans | 155 | Pavement markings, bicycle and pedestrian plans, curb ramps, lane continuity, lane drops, and exit only. | Project Engineer | NC P.E. | | P.E. | Prequalification on an individual basis. Must have at least one (1) key person per role. Provide delineation plans with pedestrians accounted for with curb ramp and crosswalks. Projects can range from conventional to expressway/freeway type facilities. If a firm has previously completed acceptable work for the NCDOT, this will also be considered for prequalification. Microstation software is required to do work in North Carolina. | | |
Oversize and Overweight Load and Vehicle Operations | 162 | Evaluation and analysis related to infrastructure preservation and safety on the State highway system for the routing and operation of loads, vehicles, and vehicle combinations that exceed statutory maximums (weight, height, length, and/or width). | Project Manager | | 2 | | Key personnel shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in evaluating infrastructure data (posted bridges and roads, route restrictions, clearances, etc.) related to the impacts and safety of the routing and operation of oversize (width, height, length) and/or overweight loads, vehicles, and vehicle combinations. A working knowledge of related statutory (NCGS) requirements, related administrative code (NCAC) requirements, Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA) dimensioned vehicles and requirements, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) guidelines, the movement of 16-foot wide mobile homes, escort vehicles and operators, equipment and safety requirements, house moves, power units, axle weights and load limits, and the "Oversize/Overweight Permit Handbook" is required. A working knowledge of the protection and confidentiality requirements related to personally identifiable information (PII) and payment card industry (PCI) standards, and the issuing of permits (annual and single trip), is also required. Past experience with the Department for similar work by the vendor may also be considered. | | |
School Traffic Operations Studies | 205 | Traffic Analysis of on-campus and directly affected intersections regarding school transportation operations (pedestrian, bicycle, parent and staff automobile, and buses). This work may be required for completion of documents involving school student loading operations (parent vehicle and buses), parent traffic needs (queuing and parking) and pedestrian/bicycle interaction. | Project Engineer | NC P.E. | | | Must have at least one (1) key person per role. Must show knowledge and proficiency with advanced simulation modeling software to analyze school transportation. Modeling should include identifying the student loading zone and simulation of the on-campus traffic pattern (both entering and exiting the campus) and creating multiple student loading cycles. Analysis should include actual data and/or calculations provided by the MSTA School Traffic Calculator. Some preliminary design detail work/knowledge may be included. In addition to school transportation operations analysis will encompass work included in Capacity Analysis – Intersections and Corridors and Traffic Impact Studies. If previously prequalified in this discipline, recent examples are required. Must submit examples of DOT or similar work completed within the last five (5) years and sealed by each engineer; electronic submittals only. If the work was performed for or submitted to the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division, only a reference to the work is necessary. Examples should include: project lists and descriptions including names and current contact information of clients and owners, resumes, references, certificates, experience descriptions and details, etc. If a firm has previously completed work for the NCDOT, this will also be considered for prequalification. | | |
Signal Design | 207 | Local intersection signal design. | Signal Design Engineer | NC P.E. | 2 | P.E. | Key personnel should be employees with at least two (2) years of hands-on experience with a significant number of signal plans and have designed a signal in the State of NC within the past 5 years. Personnel that have only managed projects involving traffic signals will not qualify without sufficient signal design experience. Examples of Key Personnel's work is required if they have not submitted signal designs to NCDOT within the past 5 years; electronic submittals only. Examples should be less than five years old and shall include at a minimum signal phasing, detection, and basic signal timing information. If the work was performed for, or submitted to, the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division, only a reference to the work is necessary. Please note, Signal Electrical and Programming Details (Discipline Code 208) are required for a complete signal design plan package. | | |
Signal Equipment Design | 208 | Local intersection signal equipment design. | Project Engineer | NC P.E. | 2 | P.E. | Must have at least one (1) key person per role. Key personnel should be employees with at least two (2) years of hands-on signal equipment design experience using 2070 controllers. When developing work associated with this discipline, reference the Guidelines for Preparation of ITS & Signal Plans by Private Engineering Firms for guidance. The electrical and programming details associated with discipline code 208 shall be prepared to include, but not limited to, information as listed in the Electrical and Programming Plans section of this document. If previously prequalified in this discipline, no examples of this type of work are required unless requested by the reviewing Unit. Otherwise, submit examples of DOT or similar work completed within the last five (5) years and sealed by each engineer; electronic submittals only. Submitted examples of work shall include the database or configuration file for the design. If the work was performed for or submitted to the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division, only a reference to the work is necessary. Must have a fully functional test lab that has been approved by NCDOT staff. The lab shall include a type 332 cabinet, 2070 controller unit, and the latest approved version of each software package that is on contract with NCDOT. The lab may be maintained by a third party provided it has been approved by NCDOT, and there is a written agreement between the private engineering firm and the party responsible for maintaining the lab. If a third party lab is utilized, any testing of the design must be performed by the actual designer. | | |
Signal Communications Designs | 209 | Developing communication plans (fiber, radio, Ethernet, etc.), Splice Plans and Utility Make-Ready Plans | Signal System Communications Design Engineer | NC P.E. | 2 | P.E. | Key personnel shall have directly related experience in preparing signal communications plans, specifications and estimates for outside plant communications for the interconnection of traffic signals. Key personnel shall have designed a signal communications plan in the State of NC within the past 5 years. Comparable plans from other States will be considered. Projects listed on Key personnel resumes shall include project dates. Key personnel shall have experience developing communications plans consisting of fiber optic cable, wireless interconnect, or a combination of both. Key personnel shall be experienced in developing fiber optic splice plans and interpreting existing plans to determine correct operational splice plans and be proficient in Serial and Ethernet Communications System designs.Key personnel shall be familiar with the National Electrical Safety Code and have experience developing utility make ready plans associated with installing outside plant cable. This requires experience reviewing utility attachments on joint-use pole lines and identifying violations. Additionally, Key personnel shall coordinate with representatives of the various Utility Companies to identify necessary adjustments. Interested Firms must submit examples of NCDOT or similar work completed within the last five (5) years and sealed by each engineer; electronic submittals only. Plan sheets MUST have been developed and/or sealed by the personnel the firm is submitting for prequalification. Plans should show examples of all technical and design knowledge requirements described above. Example plans should be sent directly to the Signal System Design Reviewers at the time of application. If previously prequalified in this discipline, examples are required for any new key personnel being submitted for prequalification. If a firm has previously completed work for the NCDOT, this will also be considered for prequalification. | | |
Signal System Timing | 210 | Developing signal system coordination timing plans and field implementation/fine tuning of the signal system coordination timing plans. | Signal System Timing Engineer | NC P.E. | | P.E. | For the development and implementation of signal system timing plans for state-maintained signal systems (separate from centralized metropolitan signal systems). Key Personnel should be employees with at least two (2) years of signal system timing plan development AND field-implementation experience. Emphasis on employees with the experience and expertise to field-implement and fine-tune signal system timing plans. Personnel that have only managed projects involving signal system timing, or only have experience using traffic-related software to develop, analyze, and/or optimize signal system timing plans, WILL NOT QUALIFY without sufficient experience in the field-implementation and fine-tuning of signal system timing plans. Application must identify specific personnel that are qualified for signal system timing work. Examples of Key Personnel’s work will be requested if their resume does not show evidence of sufficient signal system timing plan development and field-implementation experience. If the work was performed for or submitted to the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division, only a reference to the work is necessary. If key personnel have been previously prequalified in this discipline, no examples are required unless requested by the reviewing unit. | | |
Traffic Signal Railroad Preemption Inspection | 211 | The purpose of the Traffic Signal-Railroad Grade Crossing Interconnect and Preemption Inspection is to ensure proper traffic signal operation in conjunction with the railroad crossing signals. In doing this, care should be taken in the testing of the operational characteristics of the equipment, determining the distance of the railroad crossing signal termination shunts (starters), determining
maximum train speeds and traffic signal track clearance times. A careful comparison must be made of the calculated RR advance warning time and the time needed for the traffic signal to clear the track(s) of all potentially queued vehicles (Preemption Time Required). A complete system test must be performed by shunting the rails together in order to activate the crossing signals and traffic signal preemption. In cases of Advance Preemption operation, a train movement must be observed to determine if preemption system is working properly throughout.
| Project Engineer | NC P.E. | 3 | NC P.E. | Key personnel shall be prequalified for NCDOT Discipline Code 00207 (Signal Design) and 00208 (Signal Equipment Design) and have designed a NCDOT approved traffic signal plan with railroad preemption in the last five (5) years.
OR
* Have at least three (3) years of prior experience performing traffic signal railroad preemption inspections in North Carolina.
Upon prequalification approval, the firm shall complete TSMO Railroad Preemption Inspection Training within 90 days, otherwise approval will be revoked.
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Mobile Retroreflectivity | 212 | Evaluation
and analysis of mobile retroreflectivity measurements related to pavement
markings of various material types on various roadway surfaces.
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| Project Engineer | | 3 | | Key
personnel shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience with at least
100,000 cumulative miles of retroreflectivity measurements. A working
knowledge of the requirements of all relevant specifications of Division 12
("Pavement Markings, Markers, and Delineation") of the current
edition of the NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads
and Structures is required. Individuals seeking
prequalification must submit examples of previous work completed in this area
within the last five (5) years. Past experience with the Department for
similar work may also be considered. |
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Traffic Management Plan - Level 3 and 4 | 247 | TMP design of non-significant Level 3 or 4 work zones expected to have a low impact on traffic. This includes: (1) rural and urban widening and/or bridge replacements on lower volume secondary roads. (2) Rural, new location projects where construction is mostly away from traffic. (3) Small, spot safety projects generally let at the Division level through purchase order.
See “Guidelines for determining work zone level of significance” located at: https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/WZTC/Pages/default.aspx
Prequalification at discipline code 247 does not permit a firm to perform reviews of another firms TMP nor complete Work Zone Safety Reviews.
| Traffic Control Project Engineer (NC PE) | Traffic Control Project Engineer must be registered PE in NC | N/A | NC P.E. | Must have one (1) key person per role.
Approval or denial will be based on the credentials, work history, and/or sample plan work submitted for the individuals associated with this discipline. Only NC registered PE's will be evaluated for the role of Traffic Control Project Engineer.
Submit two (2) sample Traffic Management Plans (in electronic format) prepared within the last 5 years for NCDOT or similar agency that are dated and sealed. The sample plans should show sufficient design capabilities of a Level 3 or 4 work zone.
In lieu of sample TMPs, consideration will be given to individuals with resumes indicating a broad knowledge of traffic engineering, roadway design, structure design and construction engineering as well as completion of work zone design training courses sponsored or approved by FHWA , ATTSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association), or the NHI (National Highway Institute).
Provide a statement of CADD capability; Microstation CADD software is required. | | |
Traffic Impact Studies | 252 | Preparation of Traffic Impact Analysis/Study (TIA/TIS) for NCDOT review, primarily for a private developer and municipal projects seeking access to the State Highway System. | Project Engineer | NC P.E. | | | Must show adherence to all Department policies and guidelines, including the Policy on Street and Driveways, Driveways Access to North Carolina Highways and the NCDOT Congestion Management Capacity Analysis Guidelines. https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/safety/Pages/Congestion-Management.aspx
Prequalification in this discipline is not required for a firm/engineer to submit a TIA for NCDOT review, as the Department cannot dictate which engineer can be hired by a private entity. Prequalification in this discipline indicates that the engineer in question has demonstrated adherence to all relevant policies and practices, and as such simplified the Department’s review and evaluation of the requested access. The primary purpose of this discipline is to indicate the likely review time of the submitted report by the Congestion Management Section. Must submit examples of DOT or similar work completed within the last three (3) years and sealed by each engineer; electronic submittals only. If the work was reviewed by the Congestion Management Section, only a reference to the work is necessary. If previously prequalified in this discipline, no examples are required unless requested by Congestion Management. Examples should include: project lists and descriptions including names and current contact information of clients and owners, resumes, references, certificates, experience descriptions and details, etc.
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Traffic Data Collection | 309 | The collection and/or processing of traffic data in various increments and durations including turning movement (may include classification), volume/speed/class, spot speed (lidar required), delay, gap, saturation flow rate, travel time, manual classification, pedestrian corridor crossing, compliance, volume/class (non- motorists), occupancy data, origin/destination, video, and other traffic-related data as needed. Classification data may be in the NCDOT four class scheme (based on the FHWA 13-class scheme) or be in groups based on AASHTO design vehicles. Must be familiar with the NCDOT Axle Based Classification Tree, NCDOT Guidelines for Classification by Length, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) land use categories, and the FHWA Traffic Monitoring Guide (TMG), and National Weather Service (NWS) weather data. | Project Manager | | 3 | | Key personnel shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in managing traffic data collection and/or traffic data processing. Work examples (electronic copies only) and references may be requested and reviewed depending on past experience shown on Key Personnel's resume. Past experience with the Department for similar work by the vendor may also be considered. | | |
Crash Analysis | 458 | Perform Location Specific Crash Analysis using TEAAS and provide crash data support functions including, but not limited to, updates and revisions to the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), crash reduction factors (CRFs), safety performance functions (SPFs), crash rates, and crash costs. | Project Engineer | | | P.E. | Key personnel must have experience using the NCDOT Traffic Engineering Accident Analysis System (TEAAS). Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of crash location referencing and mileposting procedures used by the NCDOT Traffic Safety Unit. The individual should be able to provide documentation of attending a TEAAS Training course, if requested. The individual seeking prequalification may be requested to submit examples of work, including all documentation, completed within the last five (5) years; or may need to successfully pass prequalification testing. | | |
Traffic Engineering and Transportation Safety Investigations, Research, Recommendations and Studies | 459 | Perform traffic engineering and transportation safety investigations, research and provide recommendations. | Project Engineer - Must have at least one key person per role. | NC P.E. | 2 | P.E. | Must have at least one (1) key person per role. Person must be capable of providing full range of traffic engineering, traffic operations (including traffic control devices), traffic safety and regulatory investigations, research and recommendations when it comes to reviewing roadway, traffic control, traffic signal, signing, pavement marking plans, etc. Must have experience and a demonstrated knowledge in design reviews and must be capable of identifying project deficiencies and justified traffic safety measures that will improve safety and operational performance. Applied traffic operational, safety and road geometric knowledge and regional familiarity / knowledge are required. Familiarity with MUTCD, AASHTO, TEEPL and North Carolina Transportation laws and regulations are required. The individual seeking prequalification must submit examples of work, including all documentation completed within the last five (5) years; electronic submittals only (preferably North Carolina based work). Examples include: traffic engineering, and traffic safety investigation & analysis experience and must be able to use evidence driven data to justify traffic engineering and traffic safety recommendations. Project / plan review letters and correspondence dealing with safety measures for TIP type reviews on projects. If the work was performed for, or submitted to, the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division – Traffic Safety Unit, only a reference to the work is necessary. If previously prequalified in this discipline, no examples are required unless requested by the reviewing Unit. | | |
Traffic Operations | 462 | Scoping, developing, and operating traffic operations programs and services. | Traffic Operations Experts who display national/state experience/knowledge of: - Traffic operations performance measures. - Writing proposals for designing, implementing, testing, and managing Traffic Operations tools and strategies. - TMC performance rep | | - 2 years of experience operating Transportation Management Centers (TMC). - 2 years of experience with the development and implementation of TMC Operator Training and Certification Programs, including developing Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs.) | | Examples of Key Personnel’s work will only be requested if their resume does not show evidence of sufficient traffic operations experience; electronic submittals only. If the work was performed for or submitted to the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division, only a reference to the work is necessary. | | |
Incident Management | 463 | Scoping, developing, and operating incident management related programs and services. | Incident Management Experts who display national/state experience/knowledge of: - TIM Performance Measures. - Managing TIM programs and efforts across a state or region. - Writing proposals for designing, implementing, testing, and managing TIM tools and | | 2 years of experience with Incident Command Systems (ICS) 2 years Providing Safety Service Patrol Operations | | Examples of Key Personnel’s work will only be requested if their resume does not show evidence of sufficient traffic operations experience; electronic submittals only. If the work was performed for or submitted to the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division, only a reference to the work is necessary. | | |
ITS Operations | 464 | Managing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Systems Engineering; and scoping, developing, and operating ITS Operations related programs and services. | ITS operations experts who display national/state experience/knowledge of: - Developing, implementing, and managing the systems engineering process into ITS projects including conception, requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, systems acc | | 2 years of experience using the Systems Engineering process for ITS projects. 2 years of experience providing ITS operations support to State / Region / Municipal DOTs. | | Examples of Key Personnel’s work will only be requested if their resume does not show evidence of sufficient ITS systems engineering experience; electronic submittals only. If the work was performed for or submitted to the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division, only a reference to the work is necessary. | | |
Traveler Information | 465 | Scoping, developing, and operating traveler information related programs and services. | Traveler Information Experts who display national/state experience/knowledge of: - Using a variety of traffic data sources for analysis and determining the best way of providing that traveler information to the public. - Providing travel conditions and in | | 5 years of experience in scoping, developing, and providing quality Traveler Information which could include websites, mobile apps, 511 systems, push notifications, API’s, traffic cameras, dynamic message signs, etc. | | Examples of Key Personnel’s work will only be requested if their resume does not show evidence of sufficient traveler information experience; electronic submittals only. If the work was performed for or submitted to the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division, only a reference to the work is necessary. | | |
Transportation Operations Center / Traffic Management Center Management | 495 | Staff, operate, and manage the Statewide Transportation Operations Center (STOC) and the Regional Traffic Management Centers (TMCs) | Project Manager who displays national/state experience/knowledge of: - Managing a multi-region / statewide TMC program - Must be prequalified in 462 and 465 | | 5 years staffing a statewide or regional TMC program. | | Examples of Key Personnel’s work will only be requested if their resume does not show evidence of sufficient management of statewide or regional TMCs; electronic submittals only. If the work was performed for or submitted to the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division, only a reference to the work is necessary. | | |
Traffic Safety and Mobility Statutory Support | 496 | The interpretation and application of statutory, rule, and ordinance requirements in traffic safety and mobility policies and practices. Development of recommendations for changes to statutes, rules, and ordinances. Development, implementation, and/or approval of ordinances. Management of ordinance processes and distribution. Updating and maintaining formal procedures and guidelines related to statutory, rule, and ordinance requirements to include, but not limited to, speed limits, truck routes and restrictions, route changes, and self-propelled farm equipment on fully controlled access facilities. | Program Manager | | 2 | | Key personnel shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in managing data related to statutes, rules (administrative code), ordinances or other similar legal aspects related to traffic safety and traffic mobility. Work examples (electronic copies only) and references may be requested and reviewed depending on past experience shown on Key Personnel's resume. Past experience with the Department for similar work by the vendor may also be considered. | | |
Traffic Safety Data Support | 497 | Support functions for traffic safety data systems and the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and other safety and mobility planning and evaluation programs and initiatives. Work may include mapping, reports, shape files, crash corrections and other data entry functions, mileposting, web content, and other crash-related and mobility-related documentation and publications. | Project Manager | | 2 | | Key personnel shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in working with and displaying transportation-related data. Work examples (electronic copies only) and references may be requested and reviewed depending on past experience shown on Key Personnel's resume. Past experience with the Department for similar work by the vendor may also be considered. Firm must be prequalified for discipline 458 ("Crash Analysis") prior to being prequalified for this discipline. | | |
Traffic Management Plan - Level 1 and 2 | 541 | TMP design of significant Level 1 or 2 work zones expected to have a high impact on traffic. This includes: (1) any project on an interstate, freeway, or other high speed, controlled access facility, including bridge replacements over such a facility. (2) Urban widenings and/or bridge replacements on primary routes with AADT typically exceeding 30,000. (3) Relatively long rural widenings and/or bridge replacements on primary routes with AADT typically exceeding 12,500.
See “Guidelines for determining work zone level of significance” located at: https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/WZTC/Pages/default.aspx
Firms prequalified at discipline code 541 are able to perform reviews of another firms TMP and complete Work Zone Safety Reviews.
| Traffic Control Project Engineer (NC PE) | Traffic Control Project Engineer must be registered PE in NC | N/A | NC P.E. | Must have one (1) key person per role. Approval or denial will be based on the credentials, work history, and sample plan work submitted for the individuals associated with this discipline. Only NC registered PE's will be evaluated for the role of Traffic Control Project Engineer. Must submit two (2) sample Traffic Management Plans (in electronic format) prepared within the last 5 years for NCDOT or similar agency that are dated and sealed. If the work was performed for or submitted to the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division, only a reference to the work is necessary. The samples should show sufficient design capabilities of a significant, Level 1 or 2 work zone that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of traffic operations, construction staging, advance warning, temporary signing, temporary delineation and positive protection. If previously prequalified only for code 00247, consideration for pre-qualification for code 00541 will be based upon successful completion of five (5) Level 3 or 4 Traffic Management Plans for NCDOT that received a minimum score of 2.5 on a 5 point scale and clearly demonstrates an ability to deliver a TMP for a significant, Level 1 or 2 work zone with limited guidance and oversight as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Control Section. Provide a statement of CADD Capaibility; Microstation CADD software is required. | | |
Traffic Operations Integration | 560 | Involves the determination of future actions necessary to address the need for traffic operations infrastructure, facilities, and services. The work effort may involve Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) planning both short-range and long-range time periods. This type of work deals with TSM&O planning for entire systems covering an entire geographic area or a specific transportation corridor. Prequalified firms must be able to develop and review regional Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) architecture plans, system requirements, concepts of operations, use cases, strategic deployment plans, operational risk assessments, and active traffic management designs. | Project Engineer who displays national/state experience/knowledge of: - Planning for TSMO strategies in projects - Coordinating and collaborating with DOT technical units to incorporate TSMO items into planning and feasibility studies - Incorporating ITS | P.E. | 2 (detour route development) and 5 (all other related work) | | https://ncconnect.sharepoint.com/sites/trafficsystemsoperationsprojects/Shared Documents/References/Discpline Codes/ | | |
Traffic Operations Design | 561 | Involves the development and application of design policies, procedures, and strategies that support transportation management and operations. Work performed will require the consideration of operations needs during the project development and design process. These efforts will require transportation design professionals to work closely with those with expertise in transportation operations, intelligent transportation and transportation technology staff, planning, transit, freight, traffic incident management, and other practitioners from multiple agencies to fully identify, prioritize, and incorporate operations needs into the infrastructure design. Prequalified firms must be able to develop and review operational risk assessments, incident management plans (IMP), alternate and detour routes, and ICM decision matrices. Prequalified firms must also be able to integrate ICM decision support systems, coordinate with contractors, and coordinate with internal divisions and units. | Project Engineer who displays national/state experience/knowledge of: - Traffic Operations Design - Developing Incident Management Plans - Developing Alternate and Detour Routes - Prepare Tow Contracts - Create and develop Response Plan Decision Matrices | P.E. | 2 | | | | https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/safety/Teppl/TEPPL%20All%20Documents%20Library/Discipline%20Code%20Reviewer%20List.pdf |
Traffic Safety Predictive Analysis | 563 | Perform predictive analysis from a safety perspective to quantify the expected safety impacts of proposed improvements. Analyses should be prepared with Highway Safety Manual predictive methodologies. | Project Engineer | NC P.E. | 2 | P.E. | Key personnel shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience with project leve data-driven traffic safety analysis. Key personnel must demonstrate experience in completing predictive safety analysis utilizing Highway Safety Manual (HSM) methodologies. The firm seeking prequalification must submit examples of previous work completed in this area within the last five (5) years. Key personnel must also attend an introductory information session provided by the NCDOT Traffic Safety Unit. References may be requested and reviewed depending on past experience shown on Key Personnel's resume. Past experience with the Department for similar work may also be considered. | | |
Advanced ITS Technology & Traffic Operations Design | 578 | Analysis, design, and implementation of advanced Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technology and traffic operations strategies meant to actively manage traffic through optimizing and maximizing freeway capacity. Strategies could include but are not limited to managed freeways, ramp meters, etc.
| Personnel who display national/state experience/ knowledge of: - Design and implementation of advanced ITS technology and traffic operations strategies to actively manage traffic on freeways and/or arterials - Design and implementation of managed fre | | 2 years minimum, 5 years preferred | | Examples of Key Personnel’s work will only be requested if their resume does not show evidence of sufficient traffic operations experience; electronic submittals only. If the work was performed for or submitted to the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division, only a reference to the work is necessary.
Prequalification for this discipline requires prequalification for 464 (ITS Operations) and 560 (Traffic Operations Design).
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Road Safety Assessments | 591 | Perform traffic engineering and multidisciplinary road safety assessments (RSAs) for corridors or groups of intersections. RSAs will provide analyses and recommendations for improvements.
| Project Manger | | 2 | | Key personnel shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience with leading road safety assessments. Key personnel must demonstrate experience in: (1) leading multidisciplinary teams in the safety reviews of corridors or groups of intersections, (2) performing detailed safety analysis of crash data (3) utilizing various traffic data (speed, road user exposure, turning movement counts, etc.) for decision making purposes, (4) performing field investigations from a safety perspective. Key personnel must also demonstrate an understanding of how all road users might interact with the built transportation environment, and road safety assessments may be focused on non-motorist, motorcycle, or other specific road users. Familiarity with MUTCD, AASHTO, TEPPL and North Carolina Transportation laws and regulations is required. Firms seeking prequalification must submit examples of previous work completed in this area within the last 5 years. References may be requested and reviewed depending on past experience shown on Key Personnel's resume. Past experience with the Department for similar work may also be considered.
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Safety Action Plans | 592 | The work consists of the development of a comprehensive safety action plan for a region [municipality, county, metropolitan planning organization (MPO), rural planning organization (RPO), or other recognized jurisdictions within the state] that is data-driven, considers all road users, and involves public engagement.
| Project Manager | | 2 | | Key personnel shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience with developing comprehensive safety action plans. Key personnel must demonstrate experience in developing comprehensive safety action plans that: (1) are data-driven considering traditional crash data as well as risk, (2) incorporate public engagement, (3) consider equity, (4) identify strategies to address safety concerns described in the safety action plan. Safety action plans must be alignmened with federal guidance for such plans, such as those set forth in the Safety Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. Firms seeking prequalification must submit examples of previous work completed in this area within the last 5 years. References may be requested and reviewed depending on past experience shown on Key Personnel's resume. Past experience with the Department for similar work may also be considered.
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Traffic Monitoring | 593 | Support traffic monitoring activities related to the analysis of traffic count and classification data collected for the purpose of characterizing the use and performance of roadways traveled by motor vehicles in North Carolina. Work may include mapping, reports, shape files, data entry functions, web content, database management, statistical analysis, traffic count and classification equipment testing and evaluation, documentation, publications, and work flow management. Work may also include the ability to integrate Traffic Survey Group decision support systems, coordinate with contractors, and coordinate with internal divisions and units. This work will require being familiar with the Highway Performance Management System (HPMS), FHWA 13-vehicle class scheme and NCDOT 4-vehicle class scheme, NCDOT Guidelines for Classification by Length, and the FHWA Traffic Monitoring Guide (TMG). Should also be familiar with current traffic count and classification technology and data collection systems.
| Project Manager | | 2 | | Key personnel shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience with traffic monitoring related work. Key personnel must demonstrate experience in: (1) the analysis of traffic count and classification data, (2) the documentation and publication of traffic count and classification data, (3) the communication of traffic count and classification data to various audiences, (4) the understanding of federal and state requirements regarding traffic count and classification data. The demonstrated experience should be from site specific analysis, multi-site analysis, and roadway system network analysis of traffic count and classification data. Firms seeking prequalification must submit examples of previous work completed in this area within the last 5 years. References may be requested and reviewed depending on past experience shown on Key Personnel's resume. Past experience with the Department for similar work may also be considered.
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