Technical and Support Services for Pavement Programs (Presolicitation)
ID: 693JJ324R000010Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGTWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; APPLIED RESEARCH (AS12)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/264c7164ae25449f9ca762b56de660c4/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), under the Department of Transportation, seeks technical and support services for its Office of Preconstruction, Construction, and Pavements program. This Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract aims to advance pavement technologies and practices, improving performance, cost-effectiveness, safety, and user satisfaction.

    The scope of work requires a broad range of technical, engineering, and professional support services, including organizing meetings, establishing best practices, technology delivery, demonstration projects, publication and marketing assistance, and specialized engineering tasks. The work focuses on pavement design, materials, construction, and evaluation, demanding a diverse team of subject matter experts.

    Kick-off meetings, literature reviews, data analysis, testing, and report preparation are among the specific tasks outlined. The contract is expected to run for around four to five years and may be extended. Adherence to specified hourly rates for each labor category is mandatory, with engineers and managers playing a crucial role in sustainable pavement construction and rehabilitation.

    To be eligible, applicants should possess expertise and qualifications in line with the required specialized support, including pavement engineering, management, and innovative solutions. The evaluation process will assess expertise, qualifications, past performance, and pricing structures, with a focus on the ability to provide efficient and cost-effective services.

    The solicitation process includes multiple deadlines. Offers for the main ID/IQ contract are due by August 12, 2024, while Task Order 0001 has a deadline of August 19, 2024. Both proposals and task order applications must adhere to specified page limits.

    For further clarification and questions, potential applicants can contact Malik Arnold or Robert P. Brown at the provided email addresses.

    Files
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    Attachment J.1_Schedule of Rates.xlsx
    The government agency seeks to procure a comprehensive range of engineering services and specialized support staff for a large-scale infrastructure project. The primary objective is to engage multiple professionals, including program managers, senior engineers, and specialists in pavement design, evaluation, and construction. The focus is on ensuring qualified personnel for managing and executing various aspects of the project. The agency requires strict adherence to specified hourly rates for each labor category, which are detailed in the attachments. Engineers and managers will be responsible for designing, evaluating, and managing pavement construction and rehabilitation, with an emphasis on sustainability. The contract, which is expected to span four to five years, is likely to be firm-fixed-price, with an estimated value in the tens of millions of dollars. Applicants will be evaluated based on their expertise, qualifications, and ability to provide the required staff within the specified rates. Critical dates include the application deadline, expected to be within a month of the RFP's release, followed by award notifications. This information is provided to potential vendors, who must submit proposals with competitive pricing structures and detailed capabilities to be considered for the contract.
    Attachment J.2_Statement of Work (SOW) Draft for Task Order 0001.pdf
    The government seeks technical and support services for pavement programs through this procurement. The objective is to improve rut and cross-slope definitions and assist in implementing products developed within specified TPF standards. The scope involves tasks related to: kick-off meetings, enhancing rut and cross-slope definitions, transverse pavement profiler assessment tests, assessing annotated image libraries for machine learning applications, providing technical assistance, and submitting a final report. The work requires expertise in pavement engineering, with tasks involving literature reviews, data analysis, testing, and preparation of reports. The contract is expected to run for 48 months, with an option to extend by 6 months. The technical approach and past performance are weighted equally against cost in the evaluation process. Proposals are due by August 19, 2024. Critical dates include kick-off meetings within 15 days of award and submission deadlines for various tasks, with the final report due five months prior to the end of the contract.
    FHWA Synopsis_693JJ324R000010_FE.pdf
    QA 693JJ324000010.xlsx
    RFP 693JJ324R000010 seeks technical and support services for pavement programs. The primary objective is to procure expert consulting services related to pavement management, with a focus on developing innovative solutions for pavement analysis, design, construction, and maintenance. The government seeks a comprehensive understanding of an offeror's ability to provide highly specialized support, encompassing tasks like data collection, analysis, and development of best practices. The RFP specifies detailed requirements for the labor rates schedule and mandates a price analysis report for each subcontractor. Offerors must submit a technical proposal and price information, adhering to specified page limits. Key dates include the August 12th deadline for the IDIQ proposal and a later deadline of August 19th for Task Order 0001. The latter focuses on a specific task order with a 15-page limit, requiring a robust submission distinct from the IDIQ proposal. The evaluation criteria emphasize the technical merit of proposals and past performance, with a mandatory response to Task Order 0001. The procured services are integral to enhancing the agency's pavement management practices, and a firm understanding of the requirements and deadlines is essential for an effective response.
    RFP_693JJ324R000010_07112024.pdf
    The Federal Highway Administration seeks technical support services for its Office of Preconstruction, Construction, and Pavements program through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. This non-personal services contract aims to advance pavement technologies and practices, enhancing performance, cost-effectiveness, safety, and user satisfaction. The ID/IQ contract, with a maximum value of $18.5 million over 60 months, will provide a range of technical, engineering, and professional assistance. This includes organizing meetings, establishing best practices, technology delivery, demonstration projects, and publication and marketing support. The work involves diverse tasks related to pavement design, materials, construction, and evaluation, requiring a broad range of subject matter experts. Task orders will be issued for specific work, with competition among ID/IQ contract holders. Orders may include firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials components. Key evaluation criteria for task orders will likely include technical approach, past performance, and price. The solicitation outlines detailed staffing requirements and qualifications for key personnel. Offers for this small business set-aside solicitation are due by August 12, 2024, and the contracting officer will provide written acceptance within 30 days of receipt. Critical contract details include submission deadlines, contract administration, and requirements for insurance and telework policies.
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