Administration

Christos Xenophontos
Administrator
(401) 222-3260

The Administration 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.

Administration's 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, Administration 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 Administration 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

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 Civil Rights

The Office of Civil Rights develops and implements RIDOT’s internal and external civil rights programs, ensuring that RIDOT, its contractors and sub-recipients comply with federal and state mandates relating to nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity. Additionally, the Office of Civil Rights, through its Office of Business and Community Resources, works to level the playing field and increase opportunities for minority and women businesses by providing supportive services and training.

Click here to learn more about RIDOT’s programs and policies related to civil rights and accessibility or contact the individuals listed below.

Office of Business and Community Resources
Vanessa E. Crum, Esq.
Administrator
(401) 222-3260

Title VI Compliance and Internal Affirmative Action & ADA Programs
Melissa A. Long, Esq.
Title VI Coordinator
(401) 222-3260

 

Office on Highway Safety

Daniel DiBiasio
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.

• More information on the Office on Highway Safety Programs

For more information on:

• National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA