ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS IN THE ABSENCE OF HEAVY LOADS, SPS-8

Synopsis ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS IN THE ABSENCE OF HEAVY LOADS, SPS-8 Description This is a Pre-Solicitation notice (synopsis) for a full and open competition. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has a requirement to review the Long Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) Program SPS-8 experiment and conduct a study, using the data in the LTPP database, that examines the effects of the environment on pavements in the absence of heavy loads. Work may include: Performing site-by-site analyses of each SPS-8 project to gain an understanding of the performance of each individual test section. Determining the effect of the SPS-8 environmental experimental factors on the performance of the hot-mixed asphalt pavements in the absence of heavy loads. Determining the effect of the SPS-8 environmental experimental factors on the performance of the jointed plain concrete pavements in the absence of heavy loads. Estimating the proportion of pavement damage caused by environmental factors. The RFP will be released and available electronically at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Interested parties may register at the aforementioned site to receive a variety of procurement announcements/notifications. It is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor the FedBizOpps website for any amendments to the RFP package. NO OTHER PROCUREMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.