Rhode Island Department of Transportation

Administrative Services Division

The Administrative Services Division at RIDOT serves as a support system for most activities undertaken by the Department, from contract administration to providing education and training to support the transportation-related construction industries.

Administrative Services' primary responsibilities involve the development and implementation of a comprehensive administrative support services program; ensuring the effective and efficient achievement of departmental policies, goals and objectives; ensuring that resources are utilized in conformance with State and Federal laws, rules and regulations and overseeing major department under it, including Contract Administration, the Office of Business and Community Resources and the Office on Highway Safety.

Additionally, Administrative Services has the responsibility for all RIDOT administrative, programming, coordination and liaison duties for external advancement and educational programs including the University of Rhode Island's Transportation Center. These initiatives include; development of Transportation Education Programs, Transportation Research and Outreach Programs such as RI Construction Career Days, Engineering Career Days, LTAP and Technology Transfer, Summer Transportation Institute and the administration of the National Construction Career Days Center.

For more information on the Administrative Services Division Programs and Partnerships click here

University of RI Transportation Center (URITC)
RI Construction Career Days
RI Local Technology Transfer Center T2
National Construction Career Days Center

Contracts and Specifications Christos S. Xenophontos Administrator (401) 222-2495 Contracts Administration Staff This section is responsible for Quest/Electronic Bidding, Champ and Procurement for RIDOT, as well as the development and monitoring of all Professional Services including Preliminary Engineering and Construction contracts. Negotiates Consultant Engineering fees and work-hours as they relate to all Engineering projects. For more information on contracting click here Click on the following links for more information on: How to Bid on a RIDOT Contract How to use RIDOT's Quest Lite How to Bid on Engineering/Non-Construction Contracts How to use the Champ Management System Currently Advertised Jobs Bid Tabulations RI State Purchasing (RIVIP)

Office of Business and Community Resources Vanessa Crum, Esq. Administrator (401) 222-3260 Business and Community Resources Staff This section ensures that the Department achieves mandated goals for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises. Also ensures that contractors and consultants under contract with RIDOT adhere to practices and principles of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity utilizing the On-the-Job Training Program. Administers the Emerging Business Program, Financial Assistance initiative and the Mission 360 Supportive Services Program. Click on the following links for more information on: Mission 360 - Under construction Mission 360 Information FHWA National Civil Rights Program

Office on Highway Safety Janis E. Loiselle Administrator (401) 222-3024 Office on Highway Safety Staff The mission of the Office of Highway Safety, through funding provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is to develop programs and activities that reduce the incidence of death and injury on Rhode Island roadways. Through public education, partnerships with public health officials, civic organizations, municipalities, law enforcement agencies and legislative leaders, the OHS advocates and promotes responsible motorist and pedestrian behavior. The use of statistical analysis and surveys assists the OHS in determining specific areas of consideration for highway safety funding. Additionally, the OHS participates in nationally organized campaigns for seatbelt use and impaired driving. For these events, the OHS uses national themes, while tailoring them to Rhode Island’s specific environment. The degree of success of highway safety projects is found in the reduction of deaths, severity of injuries, and reduction in the societal costs attributable to such deaths and injuries. For more information on the Office on Highway Safety Programs click here Click on the following links for more information on: National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Department of Administration DoIT

Mary E. Gelardi, Administrator
401-222-6935

RIDOT's Management and Information Systems staff was consolidated into the Department of Administration's Division of Information Technology in 2004 in an effort to better manage the state's information technology resources. The staff assigned to RIDOT headed by the Administrator, is responsible for oversight, coordination and development of all IT staff and resources. The DoIT staff assigned to RIDOT assist the department in meeting its goals effectively and efficiently by providing leadership in the application of information technology; and delivering secure, innovative, and reliable technology solutions in the most responsive and effective manner.

Human Resources

Paul E. Pysz
Administrator
401-222-2572

The Office of Human Resources has overall responsibility for administering a comprehensive human resource management program.

Human Resources staff

The Office’s responsibilities are as follows:

• Providing technical assistance to Divisional Administrators ;
• Managing the personnel administration system;
• Managing labor relations contract administration;
• Assuring equal opportunity in program administration;
• Administering, organizing, and coordinating staff development and training activities;
• Coordinating management staff initiatives;
• Overseeing payroll, workers compensation, and fringe benefit programs.

The Office seeks to provide and support a quality internal work place environment for all employees.

Staff development needs are continuously assessed in order to maximize the utilization of available federal highway training funds, with a special emphasis being placed on professional enrichment, and workplace safety needs.