Synopsis_for_DTFH6114R00027.docx

This synopsis is issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.203 in response to the mandatory requirement for a 15 day pre-solicitation notification. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the Federal Highway Administration’s intent to issue a solicitation for a Full and Open Competition to procure the services of a contractor to conduct a study entitled, “New Approach to Utility Cut Pavement Repair.”

As a result of this solicitation, the FHWA intends to award one contract. The anticipated period of performance will be 16 months.

The overall objective of this study is to gather, analyze, and distill domestic and international information on pavement repair/restoration resulting from utility/subsurface cuts and excavations. The activities for accomplishing these goals fall under the following broad categories:

· Project Kickoff;

· Perform Literature Review;

· Conduct Case Studies;

· Develop “Best Practices Guide to Utility Cuts;” and

· Final Report and Closeout.

The solicitation will be released electronically via this Government Point of Entry (GPE) otherwise known as Federal Business Opportunities or www.fbo.gov. As such, no written, telephonic or other type of request for an advance copy of the solicitation will be entertained at this time. Potential offerors/vendors are encouraged to register on www.fbo.gov to receive any further information in reference to the subject action inclusive of any announcements, and/or amendments to the solicitation after its release.

Any questions regarding this synopsis should be directed to Guang Zeng, Contract Specialist, via email at Guang.Zeng @dot.gov. A secondary point of contact is the Contracting Officer, Robin Hobbs via email at Robin.Hobbs@dot.gov.