NEXTGEN Concrete - Tests of the Future: Chloride and Sulfate Durability

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for research services related to NEXTGEN Concrete - Tests of the Future: Chloride and Sulfate Durability. The RFP seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide research on the durability of concrete in regards to chloride and sulfate exposure. The anticipated contract term is 30 months from the date of contract execution. Proposals are due by April 21, 2022 at 10:00 AM EST, with a public opening of technical proposals scheduled for the same day at 11:00 AM EST. A public opening of price proposals is scheduled for May 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST, and the intended award will be posted on the same day. The RFP has a total maximum budgetary amount of $300,000, and the Department will award the contract to the responsive and responsible vendor with the highest cumulative total points based on the technical and price proposal evaluation criteria.

The RFP includes requirements related to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, E-Verify, and prohibitions on contracting with vendors on the Scrutinized Companies Lists. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no information is provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The contract will be awarded to the vendor with the highest cumulative total points based on the technical and price proposal evaluation criteria, within the $300,000 budgetary amount.