Anticipate, understand, address and manage the risks associated with fare card technologies and the vendor relationship.
Experience of seven partner public transportation agencies in the Central Puget Sound region of Washington in setting up a regional fare card program.

Determine agency capability level when selecting the most appropriate ITS procurement package.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 4 of the Decision Model.

Apply differentiators to select the appropriate procurement package for any ITS project.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 6 of the Decision Model.

Categorize each project by level of complexity and risk to determine the most appropriate ITS procurement package.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 3 of the Decision Model.

Determine work distribution for the ITS project when selecting an appropriate procurement package.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 2 of the Decision Model.

Engage in project planning and make initial decisions about the ITS procurement process.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 1 of the Decision Model.

Select the applicable Systems Engineering Process in the procurement of ITS.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 5 of the Decision Model.

Consult agency procurement personnel in the final selection of the appropriate ITS procurement package and in the definition of the terms and conditions.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Steps 7 and 8 of the Decision Model.

Execute thorough configuration management from the start of an ITS project to help prioritize implementation activities.
A Utah experience in technical integration.

Consider key elements of procurement and contracting when outsourcing telecommunications support services.
Experiences from the Departments of Transportation (DOTS) of multiple states in selecting telecommunications options.

Consider procurement and contracting issues for leased versus owned ITS telecommunications systems.
Experiences from the Departments of Transportation (DOTS) of multiple states in selecting telecommunications options.

Minimize problems in creating contractual arrangements for testing a new ITS technology by creating negotiating benchmarks, designing a partnership arrangement, and developing a separate procurement process for different technological components.
A Washington State Department of Transportation’s experience with testing of new variable speed limit technology to reduce winter accidents on a mountain pass.

Exercise careful planning in preparation for issuing an RFP to help mitigate cost, schedule, and performance risks.
The Riverside Transit Agency experience with the methods of award and terms and conditions used to procure equipment and software for automatic vehicle location (AVL) and computer-aided dispatch (CAD).

Consider issuing separate awards for specific project components when procuring divergent technologies, equipment, or services.
The Riverside Transit Agency experience with the methods used to procure equipment and software for automatic vehicle location (AVL) and computer-aided dispatch (CAD).

Determine agency capability level when selecting the most appropriate ITS procurement package.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 4 of the Decision Model.

Apply differentiators to select the appropriate procurement package for any ITS project.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 6 of the Decision Model.

Categorize each project by level of complexity and risk to determine the most appropriate ITS procurement package.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 3 of the Decision Model.

Determine work distribution for the ITS project when selecting an appropriate procurement package.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 2 of the Decision Model.

Engage in project planning and make initial decisions about the ITS procurement process.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 1 of the Decision Model.

Select the applicable Systems Engineering Process in the procurement of ITS.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 5 of the Decision Model.

Consult agency procurement personnel in the final selection of the appropriate ITS procurement package and in the definition of the terms and conditions.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Steps 7 and 8 of the Decision Model.

Consider that integration with existing ITS technologies and the vendor selection process can impact project implementation schedules and costs.
Washington's experience in deploying five Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) projects and developing a standardized approach for evaluating ATIS projects.

Use a bi-national stakeholder forum to help apply ITS technology at an international border crossing.
A public-private partnership experience in deploying a bi-national electronic truck border crossing system at the Washington /British Columbia border.

Design an ITS procurement process carefully to ensure the best outcome for vendor selection and performance.
Five rural transit agencies' experiences in applying ITS to rural transit.

Utilize a flexible procurement method that allows for thorough and detailed negotiations when procuring ITS products and services.
The Florida Department of Transportation's experience with implementing a regional ATIS program in the Miami tri-county region

Consider procurement and contracting issues for leased versus owned ITS telecommunications systems.
Experiences from the Departments of Transportation (DOTS) of multiple states in selecting telecommunications options.

Use appropriate procurement methods when contracting for operations for Transportation Management Centers (TMCs).
Eight states' experiences with procurement methods for TMCs.

Consider using contractors for TMC maintenance support.
Eight states' experiences with using contractors for TMCs.

Divide large-scale ITS projects into smaller, individual task orders to enhance project management capabilities.
A Colorado DOT experience in deploying the I-70 ITS Integration project

Determine agency capability level when selecting the most appropriate ITS procurement package.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 4 of the Decision Model.

Apply differentiators to select the appropriate procurement package for any ITS project.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 6 of the Decision Model.

Categorize each project by level of complexity and risk to determine the most appropriate ITS procurement package.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 3 of the Decision Model.

Determine work distribution for the ITS project when selecting an appropriate procurement package.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 2 of the Decision Model.

Engage in project planning and make initial decisions about the ITS procurement process.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 1 of the Decision Model.

Select the applicable Systems Engineering Process in the procurement of ITS.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 5 of the Decision Model.

Consult agency procurement personnel in the final selection of the appropriate ITS procurement package and in the definition of the terms and conditions.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Steps 7 and 8 of the Decision Model.

Implement ATIS technology in a way that supports the maintenance staff.
Washington's experience in deploying five Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) projects and developing a standardized approach for evaluating ATIS projects.

Consider dividing a large ITS project into manageable task orders.
A Colorado DOT experience in deploying a large multi-jurisdictional ITS project

Investigate procurement alternatives of leasing, buying, or building equipment to minimize operations and maintenance costs.
Montana Department of Transportation's experience in procuring hardware and software for the statewide 511 traveler information system.

Use task order contracts to develop, deploy, and maintain traffic signal control systems.
An experience based on the synthesis of best practices nationwide.

Facilitate the participation of private sector technology companies in the deployment of ITS by using creative approaches to address the assignment of intellectual property rights.
Arizona and Washington’s experiences resolving intellectual property rights issues in the development and use of information technologies in ITS applications.

Use an appropriate procurement mechanism to support the implementation of multiple advanced traveler information technologies.
Institutional lessons from a partnership to implement emerging ITS technologies in the Seattle metropolitan area.

Consider procurement and contracting issues for leased versus owned ITS telecommunications systems.
Experiences from the Departments of Transportation (DOTS) of multiple states in selecting telecommunications options.

Minimize problems in creating contractual arrangements for testing a new ITS technology by creating negotiating benchmarks, designing a partnership arrangement, and developing a separate procurement process for different technological components.
A Washington State Department of Transportation’s experience with testing of new variable speed limit technology to reduce winter accidents on a mountain pass.

Ensure that team members clearly understand contractual systems to facilitate a public/private project.
Institutional lessons from a test of a wide-area network to communicate traffic conditions in the Seattle area.

Develop a strong collaborative process for software acquisition.
A national experience in acquiring software for ITS projects.

Determine agency capability level when selecting the most appropriate ITS procurement package.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 4 of the Decision Model.

Apply differentiators to select the appropriate procurement package for any ITS project.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 6 of the Decision Model.

Categorize each project by level of complexity and risk to determine the most appropriate ITS procurement package.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 3 of the Decision Model.

Determine work distribution for the ITS project when selecting an appropriate procurement package.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 2 of the Decision Model.

Engage in project planning and make initial decisions about the ITS procurement process.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 1 of the Decision Model.

Select the applicable Systems Engineering Process in the procurement of ITS.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 5 of the Decision Model.

Consult agency procurement personnel in the final selection of the appropriate ITS procurement package and in the definition of the terms and conditions.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Steps 7 and 8 of the Decision Model.

Maintain owner control and consistent oversight when using a System Integrator for project implementation to keep project on time and on budget.
A Colorado DOT experience in deploying a large multi-jurisdictional ITS project

Consider dividing a large ITS project into manageable task orders.
A Colorado DOT experience in deploying a large multi-jurisdictional ITS project

Adopt adequate and thorough procurement processes which cover purchases of both standardized commodity type equipment and highly complex integrated ITS components.
Silicon Valley Smart Corridor’s experience with procuring equipment for the development of an integrated freeway, arterial and incident management system.

Be aware that ITS deployment contracting is complex and may be subject to changes in technologies and market forces.
Virginia DOT's experience with delays in contracting for the Hampton Roads Advanced Traveler Information System deployment

Consider the project needs when selecting the most appropriate procurement method.
San Antonio and Maricopa County's experiences with a flexible procurement process.

Use an appropriate procurement mechanism to support the implementation of multiple advanced traveler information technologies.
Institutional lessons from a partnership to implement emerging ITS technologies in the Seattle metropolitan area.

Consider procurement and contracting issues for leased versus owned ITS telecommunications systems.
Experiences from the Departments of Transportation (DOTS) of multiple states in selecting telecommunications options.

Ensure that team members clearly understand contractual systems to facilitate a public/private project.
Institutional lessons from a test of a wide-area network to communicate traffic conditions in the Seattle area.

Develop a strong collaborative process for software acquisition.
A national experience in acquiring software for ITS projects.

Plan for logistical and operational issues prior to project implementation.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s experience implementing ITS support equipment and technologies.

Beware that inter-agency funding arrangements can lead to delays in awarding and executing project contracts.
The experience of Wayne County and the Wayne County Airport Authority in securing earmarked funds and executing contracts.

Carefully select vendors and develop contracts for animal detection systems.
Montana and Pennsylvania's experience with deploying animal detection systems.

Consider the pros and cons of performance bonds as they may not be appropriate for all types of procurements.
The Riverside Transit Agency experience with the terms and conditions for procuring equipment and software for automatic vehicle location (AVL) and computer-aided dispatch (CAD).

Exercise careful planning in preparation for issuing an RFP to help mitigate cost, schedule, and performance risks.
The Riverside Transit Agency experience with the methods of award and terms and conditions used to procure equipment and software for automatic vehicle location (AVL) and computer-aided dispatch (CAD).

Determine agency capability level when selecting the most appropriate ITS procurement package.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 4 of the Decision Model.

Apply differentiators to select the appropriate procurement package for any ITS project.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 6 of the Decision Model.

Categorize each project by level of complexity and risk to determine the most appropriate ITS procurement package.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 3 of the Decision Model.

Determine work distribution for the ITS project when selecting an appropriate procurement package.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 2 of the Decision Model.

Engage in project planning and make initial decisions about the ITS procurement process.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 1 of the Decision Model.

Select the applicable Systems Engineering Process in the procurement of ITS.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Step 5 of the Decision Model.

Consult agency procurement personnel in the final selection of the appropriate ITS procurement package and in the definition of the terms and conditions.
Experience from a review of ITS contracting methods and practices. Steps 7 and 8 of the Decision Model.

Consider that integration with existing ITS technologies and the vendor selection process can impact project implementation schedules and costs.
Washington's experience in deploying five Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) projects and developing a standardized approach for evaluating ATIS projects.

Utilize clearance time incentives when contracting with towing service providers to reduce incident clearance times.
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise experience with innovative contracting for incident management services.

Design an ITS procurement process carefully to ensure the best outcome for vendor selection and performance.
Five rural transit agencies' experiences in applying ITS to rural transit.

Make system maintenance response time and local presence a priority when selecting a systems integrator.
Ventura County’s experience with an transit fare collection system integration.

Facilitate the participation of private sector technology companies in the deployment of ITS by using creative approaches to address the assignment of intellectual property rights.
Arizona and Washington’s experiences resolving intellectual property rights issues in the development and use of information technologies in ITS applications.

Consider procurement and contracting issues for leased versus owned ITS telecommunications systems.
Experiences from the Departments of Transportation (DOTS) of multiple states in selecting telecommunications options.

Use appropriate procurement methods when contracting for operations for Transportation Management Centers (TMCs).
Eight states' experiences with procurement methods for TMCs.

Consider using contractors for TMC maintenance support.
Eight states' experiences with using contractors for TMCs.

Address intellectual property rights issues early.
A national experience in overcoming the assignment of intellectual property rights.

Minimize problems in creating contractual arrangements for testing a new ITS technology by creating negotiating benchmarks, designing a partnership arrangement, and developing a separate procurement process for different technological components.
A Washington State Department of Transportation’s experience with testing of new variable speed limit technology to reduce winter accidents on a mountain pass.

Do not build if you can buy existing software products.
A national experience in acquiring software for ITS projects.

Develop procurement procedures for public-private partnership projects that address partnership issues.
A Virginia Department of Transportation experience in procuring ITS through a public-private partnership.