NEXTGEN Concrete - Tests of the Future: Thermal Profile

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking competitive sealed bids, proposals, or replies for the procurement of research services associated with the "NEXTGEN Concrete - Tests of the Future: Thermal Profile" project. The selected vendor will be tasked with evaluating the performance of the Calmetrix F-Cal 8100 device, developing material and dimensional specifications for a testing apparatus, creating a temperature profile analysis protocol, establishing an FDOT calibration/baseline mix recipe, and developing a preliminary threshold for mass concrete exclusion. The RFP outlines a detailed scope of services and tasks for the vendor to complete, with proposals due by April 20, 2022. The FDOT intends to award the contract to the responsive and responsible vendor with the highest cumulative total points, with the contract being effective for 2 years from the date of execution, with potential renewal options. The FDOT has a total maximum budgetary amount of $200,000 for this contract, and any proposals exceeding this amount will be considered non-responsive.

The FDOT encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, and the contract will be subject to the MFMP Transaction Fee. The RFP does not provide any information regarding set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, incumbents, or current contractors. Additionally, details on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration are not included in the solicitation documents.