Pavement Surface Distress Data Collection Services

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals for Pavement Surface Distress Data Collection Services to gather, process, and deliver pavement condition and marking retro-reflectivity data for all state-owned highways in Texas, including NHS, HPMS, toll roads, and park roads. The scope involves automated and semi-automated collection of data such as International Roughness Index, rutting, macrotexture, cross slope, GPS coordinates, and surface distress. Fieldwork must be completed within a 180-calendar day window between July 1st and December 31st. Vendors are required to use certified equipment and qualified personnel, adhering to strict data reporting formats and quality standards defined in the PMIS Rater's Manual and specific TxDOT test methods. Award selection is based on a best-value trade-off method using a 100-point weighted scoring system: 45 points for the technical approach to the Statement of Work, 40 points for pricing, and 15 points for vendor qualifications and experience. Mandatory pass/fail criteria include the submission of all required documentation, demonstration of financial capability, a satisfactory vendor performance rating, and a HUB Subcontracting Plan for contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars. Proposals must be submitted by December 16, 2024, with pricing provided in Excel format and all other documents in PDF. Compliance with Texas Government Code, nondiscrimination laws, and insurance requirements via Form 1950 is mandatory for all respondents.