Improve Modulus Determination Using Falling Weight Deflectometer

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking competitive sealed proposals for a research project aimed at improving modulus determination using a Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD). The project, located in Leon County, will focus on characterizing seasonal variations in resilient modulus, enhancing FWD testing protocols, analyzing historical deflection data, and developing improved rehabilitation strategies for pavement design. Key deliverables include a comprehensive literature review, data analysis, model development, and implementation guidelines for pavement engineering. Proposers must submit both technical and price proposals, with evaluation based on a 100-point technical scoring system and a 10-point price evaluation. The proposal is due on April 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST, with an anticipated contract term of eighteen months from the date of execution. All bidders must be registered in the State of Florida's MyFloridaMarketPlace system and comply with specific technical and professional licensing requirements.

Participation in this contract opportunity is subject to several important restrictions and compliance requirements. Out-of-state corporations must be authorized to do business in Florida, and all bidders must comply with Title VI Civil Rights Act provisions, non-discrimination statutes, and scrutinized companies regulations. Contracts over $1 million are prohibited with companies on specific scrutinized companies lists related to Sudan and Iran. The total maximum budgetary amount for the contract is $240,000, and any proposals exceeding this amount will be considered non-responsive. Bidders must adhere to strict communication guidelines, including a prohibition on contacting agency employees between the solicitation release and 72 hours after the notice of intended award. The contract will be subject to the MFMP Transaction Fee, and all proposers must comply with the Florida Department of Transportation's inspector general requirements and various federal and state non-discrimination statutes.