6913G623Q300026_Statement of Work .pdf

RFQ No. 6913G623Q300026 V3132313

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 (SOW)

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

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:

• Provide input to assist the Volpe Center in identifying key sources and conducting industry outreach.

• Provide input on selected topics as identified by the Volpe Center.

• Review project deliverables.

• 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 the 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

30-minute kick-off meeting Provide strategic insight and feedback

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

30-minute biweekly meetings with Volpe team

Discuss project status, share ideas/next steps

Per direction of the project manager

Ad hoc meetings Provide strategic insight and feedback

Per direction of the project manager

Subject matter expert support for Class 3 trucks analysis

Provide strategic insight and feedback; provide input on methodology and sources;

review documents as required

Per direction of the project manager

Deliverables will be provided electronically, in a format compatible with the appropriate MS Office products (e.g., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

2. RIEM Alternatives Analysis

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

30-minute kick-off meeting Provide strategic insight and feedback

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

Task Deliverables Due

30-minute biweekly meetings with Volpe team

Discuss project status, share ideas/next steps

Per direction of the project manager

Ad hoc meetings Provide strategic insight and feedback

Per direction of the project manager

Subject matter expert support for RIEM alternatives analysis

Provide strategic insight and feedback; review documents as required

Per direction of the project manager

Deliverables will be provided electronically, in a format compatible with the appropriate MS Office products (e.g., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).