Pavement Smoothness Testing and Data Collection

The contract involves performing pre-PS&E pavement smoothness testing on a one-mile segment of West Virginia Route 55. The testing will utilize a High Speed Inertial Profiler to collect International Roughness Index (IRI) measurements at intervals of 0.1 miles in both directions of travel, ensuring detailed data collection on pavement conditions. This subcontract, issued by the West Virginia Department of Transportation, is focused on obtaining accurate and consistent pavement smoothness data crucial for project planning and quality control. The work is to be carried out in Hardy, West Virginia, and falls under the NAICS code 541380, which pertains to testing laboratories. The solicitation was posted and responded to on the same day, May 19, 2026. This contract plays a vital role in supporting the department's infrastructure evaluation efforts by providing precise and timely feedback on pavement quality prior to project design completion. The subcontract does not specify any set-aside requirements or additional organizational details.