6913G623Q300026 Revised SOW 4-12-2023.pdf

RFQ No. 6913G623Q300026

U.S. Department of Transportation Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

Consulting Services for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Analysis of Class 3 Trucks

Statement of Work (Amended)

Introduction/Background In support of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) safety mission, the Volpe Center has provided longstanding analytical and technical expertise to the Agency’s Motor Carrier Safety Applied Statistics and Analysis Program. This expertise has included data dissemination; data quality improvement; and program effectiveness and analytical studies.

As part of its program effectiveness and analytical studies work, the Volpe Center has been tasked with conducting an analysis of industry trends driving the increased use of Class 3 trucks and the increase in Class 3 truck crashes. (Class 3 trucks are those with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,001 to 14,000 lbs. and include box trucks, delivery trucks, and heavy-duty pickups.)

The Volpe Center has also been tasked with exploring alternatives to FMCSA’s current methodology for measuring the effectiveness of the Agency’s roadside inspection program, the Roadside Intervention Effectiveness Model (RIEM).

1. Class 3 Truck Analysis (CLIN 00100)

1.1 Scope of Work

In support of the Volpe Center’s analysis of Class 3 trucks, the Contractor will provide subject matter expert support for an analysis of industry trends and factors driving the increased use of Class 3 trucks and Class 3 truck crashes. Potential questions for analysis include:

• What are the economic and industry trends that have led to the increased use of Class 3 trucks?

• To what extend are Class 3 trucks being used in commerce, including in government fleets, as compared with personal uses?

• How are Class 3 trucks employed in commerce? To what extend are they used for last-mile deliveries?

• What are factors that may be related to the increase in crashes and fatalities involving

Class 3 trucks?

The contractor will:

• Develop an industry analysis that addresses the above questions.

• Provide strategic feedback and insight on selected topics as identified by the Volpe Center.

• Review the final project briefing.

• Participate in a kick-off meeting with the Volpe Center project management team.

• Participate in biweekly meetings with the Volpe Center project team.

• Participate in ad hoc meetings with the Volpe Center project team as needed.

1.2 Period of Performance (POP)

The period of performance starts the date of award and ends July 21, 2023.

1.3 Place of Performance

Work shall be performed at the contractor’s site. Meetings will be held virtually.

1.4 Tasks and Deliverables

Task Deliverables Due

One 30-minute kick-off meeting

Provide strategic insight and feedback

Kick-off meeting to be held within 1 week of contract award

Six 30-minute biweekly meetings with Volpe team

Discuss project status, share ideas/next steps

Per direction of the project manager

Up to 5 ad hoc meetings Provide strategic insight and feedback

Per direction of the project manager

Industry Analysis Outline Outline of draft analysis With 2 weeks of kickoff meeting

Industry Analysis Interim Draft Draft analysis brief addressing project questions

June 20

Volpe Comments on Interim Draft

Within 5 working days of receipt of interim draft

Final Industry Analysis Within 10 working days of receipt of Volpe comments

July 10

Participate in Final Briefing to

FMCSA

Provide strategic insight and feedback; answer questions on industry analysis findings

Week of July 17

Deliverables will be provided electronically in MS Office format.

2. RIEM Alternatives Analysis (CLIN 00200—Optional Task)

2.1 Scope of Work

The Contractor will provide subject matter expert support to the Volpe Center for an exploration of alternatives to FMCSA’s current methodology for measuring the effectiveness of the roadside inspection program (the RIEM). The contractor will:

• Participate in a kick-off meeting with the Volpe Center project management team.

• Participate in biweekly meetings with the Volpe Center project team.

• Participate in ad hoc meetings with the Volpe Center project team as needed.

• Review project deliverables as needed.

2.2 Period of Performance (POP)

The period of performance starts the date of the award and ends July 21, 2023.

2.3 Place of Performance

Work shall be performed at the contractor’s site. Meetings will be held virtually.

2.4 Tasks and Deliverables

Task Deliverables Due

One 30-minute kick-off meeting

Provide strategic insight and feedback

Kick-off meeting to be held within 1 week of purchase order award

Six 30-minute biweekly meetings

Discuss project status, share ideas/next steps

Per direction of the project manager

Up to 4 ad hoc meetings Provide strategic insight and feedback

Per direction of the project manager

Deliverables will be provided electronically in MS Office format.