Advanced Government Services (AGS)

What Advanced Government Services (AGS) does

Advanced Government Services (AGS), founded in 2003 and headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, is a Pacific Northwest traffic control and road safety contractor operating across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming from facilities in Tacoma and Troutdale (Portland area). The company delivers professional flagging, lane closures, freeway shutdowns, and event traffic management for state DOTs (WSDOT, ODOT), municipalities (City of Tacoma, City of Seattle, King County, Pierce County), federal clients (Bonneville Power Administration), utilities (Puget Sound Energy), and a broad roster of heavy-civil contractors (Kiewit, Granite, Hamilton, Walsh, Quigg Brothers, Scarsella, and others). Its certified personnel, prevailing-wage compliance, and JBLM/military-base access credentials are central to its public-sector bid positioning.

AGS generates revenue through five primary streams: traffic control services billed at hourly minimums (2-hr prevailing / 4-hr non-prevailing); equipment rentals on daily, weekly, and monthly terms (signage, lighting, message boards, arrow boards, delineation, barricades); traffic control plan development on a per-sheet basis; sign fabrication and installation; and ITS/data-collection services using radar, LiDAR, and AI-camera technologies. The technology stack, branded OPTRAFFIC and ITS Solutions and delivered through partnerships with ATS Traffic, ITS (Surrey, BC), Navtech Radar, Quarterhill, Hanwha, Ouster, Bluecity, and Availed, covers queue warning systems, smart message boards, automated flaggers, radar-based automatic incident detection, AI-enabled cameras, LiDAR analytics, and remote fleet management. Since June 2023 AGS has operated as part of the ATS Traffic group, the company's first U.S. expansion, while preserving its woman-owned identity and Arti O'Brien's presidency.

The go-to-market is sales-led and project-based: enterprise field sales targeting municipalities, state DOTs, and private construction contractors in the Pacific Northwest, complemented by event-driven demand from marathons, parades, and elections. Marketing relies on the company website, project case studies, downloadable brochure, trade association presence, and referral business from long-tenured clients such as the City of Tacoma (15+ years as primary provider) and WSDOT. Pricing is quote-based across services, equipment rentals, and traffic control plans, with delivery/setup available for an additional charge and free revisions on TCPs to gain approval.

Name

Advanced Government Services (AGS)

Legal name

Advanced Government Services, Inc.

Website

https://advancedgovernmentservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advanced Government Services (AGS) is a Pacific Northwest traffic control and road safety contractor providing flagging, lane closures, equipment rentals, traffic control plans, and smart work zone technology to state DOTs, municipalities, utilities, and heavy-civil construction firms across WA, OR, ID, MT, and WY.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Traffic Control Services: Professional traffic control services including flagging, lane closures, full freeway shutdowns, and traffic management for events. Revenue generated through hourly/daily service rates for certified flaggers, traffic control supervisors, and pilot car drivers.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of traffic control equipment including signage, lighting, message boards, arrow boards, traffic cones, barricades, delineators, and smart work zone technology. Equipment available for daily, weekly, and monthly rental periods with optional delivery and setup services.
3. Traffic Control Plans: Custom traffic control plan development for bridges, highways, arterials, and roadways. Charged on a per-sheet basis including detours. Revisions required for approval are free.
4. Sign Installation: Standard and custom sign fabrication, temporary and permanent installation services. Signs available for rental or purchase.
5. ITS Solutions: Intelligent Transportation Systems including smart technology, detection equipment, and data collection services for infrastructure projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AGS is a Pacific Northwest traffic control and road safety services contractor that delivers professional traffic control management (flagging, lane closures, freeway shutdowns), custom traffic control plan development, equipment rentals (signage, message boards, arrow boards, delineation equipment), sign fabrication and installation, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) solutions. The company serves municipalities, state DOTs, federal agencies, and private construction contractors across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.

Product overview

Advanced Government Services (AGS) is a traffic control and road safety services company offering an integrated portfolio of products and services for construction zones and roadway projects. The product portfolio includes physical traffic control products (barriers, barricades, guide posts, pavement markers, signage, temporary delineation equipment like drums, cones, and loopers) and technology-enabled smart work zone equipment (message boards, arrow boards, queue detection systems, radar speed signs, automated flaggers, portable traffic signals). AGS also provides Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) solutions featuring third-party technologies including Quarterhill driver feedback signs, SmartLinx micro-sensors, Navtech ClearWay radar, Hanwha smart cameras, and Ouster LiDAR monitoring. Services include equipment rentals, traffic control management, custom traffic control plan development, sign fabrication and installation, and traffic data collection. The company operates as part of the ATS Traffic partnership network, extending access to exclusive vendors and intelligent traffic solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OPTRAFFIC: Smart work zone equipment product line including message boards, radar speed signs, automated flaggers, and portable traffic signals
• ITS Solutions

Products and services

• Traffic Control Services Full-service traffic control management for municipalities, state DOTs, and private construction contractors. Includes flagging, lane closures, full freeway shutdowns, and tailored traffic management plans delivered by expertly-trained certified traffic control field crews, supervisors, and pilot car drivers.
• Traffic Control Plans Custom traffic control plan development for bridges, highways, arterials, and roadways, designed to ensure safe, efficient work zones. Plans include detours and are charged on a per-sheet basis with free revisions for approval; standard turnaround 3-10 business days with expedited options.
• Equipment Rentals Rental of traffic control equipment including signage, lighting, message boards, arrow boards, traffic cones, barricades, delineators, and smart work zone technology on daily, weekly, and monthly terms. Equipment can be picked up at AGS facilities or delivered to project sites with optional setup assistance.
• Sign Installation Standard and custom sign fabrication with permanent or temporary installation services for various roadway and bridge construction projects. Signs are available for rental or purchase.
• Data Collection Traffic data collection services using video, LiDAR, and radar technologies including vehicle counting, vehicle classification (car, motorcycle, bus, semi, cyclist, pedestrian), speed detection, and automatic incident detection for road user awareness and traffic studies.
• ITS Solutions Intelligent Transportation Systems solutions providing cutting-edge technology to monitor and manage traffic flow in real-time, including smart signals, vehicle detection, queue warning, automated flagger systems, and remote fleet management.
• Smart Work Zone Equipment Technology-enabled work zone equipment product line (marketed as OPTRAFFIC) including programmable solar-powered smart message boards (mid- and full-size), arrow boards, radar speed signs, automated flaggers, and portable traffic signals for real-time lane closure, detour, speed limit, and safety alert display. Available for rent or sale.
• Barriers and Barricades Physical barriers used to restrict access, separate traffic, and protect workers in construction zones, ranging from lightweight portable barricades to heavy-duty barriers designed to absorb impact and prevent vehicle intrusion.
• Guide Posts Visual lane delineation devices providing cues to help drivers stay within their lanes in low-visibility or high-risk areas, including curb systems and surface-mount posts offering both physical and visual lane delineation.
• Pavement Markers Road surface-applied markers indicating lanes, direction, and critical information. Temporary options include raised markers and overlay tape for construction or resurfacing projects to ensure visibility and guidance.
• Signage Traffic signs communicating regulations, warnings, and directions including construction signs, no-parking notices, custom-fabricated signs, and stop/slow paddles. Available for rental or purchase with optional installation.
• Temporary Delineation Traffic delineation equipment including drums, cones, loopers, and grabber cones designed to guide vehicles and pedestrians safely through temporary changes in traffic flow in construction zones, roadways, and event areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero recordable injuries on SR 167 four-mile multi-lane closure project (2016)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Navtech RadarcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024AGS became the official Navtech ITS partner for Washington, Oregon, and Idaho in 2024. Navtech's radar-based Automatic Incident Detection (AID) technology provides 360° long-range radar for automatic incident detection, wrong-way driver detection, and count data. AGS is Navtech's fifth official US partner alongside partners in Canada, Italy, Denmark, and Australia. AGS visited Navtech's UK headquarters for technical and sales training.
• ATS TrafficcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2023ATS Traffic, Canada's leading traffic safety provider specializing in custom work zone solutions, sign manufacturing, and intelligent transportation systems, partnered with AGS in June 2023. This represents ATS Traffic's first expansion into the United States. The partnership combines AGS's 20+ years of Pacific Northwest experience with ATS Traffic's resources, technology, and expertise to deliver enhanced road safety solutions. Both companies are ATS Companies sharing commitments to safety, innovation, customer service, and community. Arti O'Brien continues as President leading AGS in the Pacific Northwest.
• ITS (ATS Traffic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITS is a renowned traffic technology systems provider based in Surrey, British Columbia, and a partner of AGS. ITS provides innovative products and technology designed to improve transportation infrastructure safety and efficiency. Both ITS and AGS are ATS Companies, providing AGS customers access to exclusive vendors and intelligent traffic solutions including ATS Traffic's suite of products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Area Wide Protective: National traffic control and pavement marking services company serving DOTs and contractors with flagging, lane closures, and work zone safety — a direct competitor to AGS's core service offering.
• RoadSafe Traffic Systems: One of the largest US traffic control and pavement marking services providers, directly competing for DOT, contractor, and municipal traffic management contracts with a comparable service-plus-equipment model.
• TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control Co.): Provider of traffic safety products, intelligent warning systems, and work zone solutions to DOTs and municipalities — comparable to AGS in blending equipment, ITS technology, and traffic safety services.
• ATS Traffic: Canada's leading traffic safety provider and AGS's 2023 strategic partner/parent; offers the same traffic control services, equipment rental, sign manufacturing, and intelligent transportation systems across Canada, making it the closest functional and operational peer.
• Safety Zone: Traffic control and safety equipment provider serving contractors and government clients with flaggers, lane closures, and traffic control plans — a close functional peer in the same service category.
• Ver-Mac: Manufacturer and supplier of smart work zone equipment including portable message boards, arrow boards, radar speed signs, and traffic data collection systems — directly comparable to AGS's OPTRAFFIC smart work zone product line.
• Highway Technologies: Traffic safety services and equipment company providing work zone traffic control, pavement markings, and smart work zone solutions to DOTs and contractors across the US — directly comparable to AGS's full-stack offering.
• North America Traffic: Traffic control products and services provider serving DOTs and contractors across North America with portable traffic signals, message boards, and work zone equipment rental.
• Work Area Traffic Control: Regional traffic control services provider with comparable flagging, lane closure, and equipment rental offerings for highway and municipal projects, competing directly with AGS in the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.
• Solar Technology Inc: Manufacturer of portable traffic signals, message boards, and arrow boards used in work zones — directly comparable to the equipment categories AGS rents and resells through OPTRAFFIC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/advanced-government-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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