MODIFICATION
B -- Broad Agency Announcement to Encourage and Leverage Innovative Small Projects in Transportation Planning Research
- Notice Date
- 7/1/2003
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Office of Acquisition Management, HAAM, Room 4410 400 7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC, 20590
- ZIP Code
- 20590
- Solicitation Number
- DTFH61-03-R-00120
- Response Due
- 8/1/2003
- Archive Date
- 8/16/2003
- Point of Contact
- Candy Fenn, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-366-9771, Fax 202-366-3705,
- E-Mail Address
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candy.fenn@fhwa.dot.gov
- Description
- THIS AMENDMENT HIGHLIGHTS THE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL POSTING DATED JUNE 19, 2003. THE DUE DATE REMAINS AUGUST 1, 2003. General Requirements Deliverables ? The ability to communicate, both written and oral, for a wide variety of purposes is critical in the successful completion and implementation of projects. Communication may include translation and presentation of innovative transportation practices and tools. Communication also may include investigative interviews and other qualitative research techniques. All products submitted under this cooperative program will need to meet the FHWA requirements for published and electronic formats. All products will need to be Section 508 compliant. Typical formats for electronic deliverables include MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat PDF and HTML files. All products submitted under this program become the property of FHWA and may be disseminated or used for government purposes subsequent to the completion of the work. The developer of the material also will have continued incidental use of the products for the purpose of additional research or marketing but may not sell or offer the products without prior approval of FHWA. Proposals should demonstrate professional-level competencies at layout, design, editing and proofreading for both print publication and for posting on an Internet web site. Prior experience working with Federal Government Printing Office (GPO) standards and Federal Internet web sites are a bonus. Reporting ? Should a proposal be selected, the selected organization shall submit a brief monthly report until the work is completed. The report should describe in brief (e.g. in outline format) work completed the prior month, work anticipated in the upcoming month, approximate percent of work completed and approximate amount of resources expended. Submission Requirements Organizations that are interested in partnering with FHWA on planning research are invited to submit one or more proposals. Proposals should include: 1.The full name, address, point of contact, a telephone number, fax number and an electronic mail address for the organization; 2.The number and name of the research focus area for each proposal; 3.A detailed description of proposed work detailing the technical approach and research deliverables and period of performance (time line) for the work (up to five pages); 4.A cost proposal indicating staffing levels, hours, hard costs for the total project and amount of funding expected from FHWA; 5.Biographies of key staff including relevant expertise (up to three pages); 6.Description of facilities and equipment needed to support the proposal (up to three pages); and 7.Demonstration of successful and timely completion of past work in the area of the proposal (up to three pages but may include references to readily accessible documents) Timeline Submissions of proposals may be made by August 1, 2003. FHWA will review proposals within 30 days of receipt and inform submitters of approval, request for modification or denial based on evaluating the proposal against the criteria below and the availability of funds. Evaluation Criteria The principal basis for selecting proposals will be the technical importance to Agency programs and fund availability. The evaluation criteria are listed in order of relative importance. 1.Technical Importance and Innovation a)Completeness, thoroughness, and adequacy of the applicant?s work plan and technical approach in responding to the Statement of Objectives. b)Demonstrated likelihood of successful completion c)Innovative and streamlined approaches to completing deliverables and meeting project objectives d)Demonstration of necessary facilities and equipment to successfully perform the work as suggested under ?Examples of Research Products and Services? for each focus area 2.Cost of proposal/ funds leverage a) Ability to leverage FHWA funding b)Relationship of cost to staffing and technical approach c)Overall value of deliverables in support of FHWA planning research 3.Past performance related to proposed project a)Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Statewide and/or metropolitan transportation planning processes; b)Demonstrated knowledge and experience with methods of disseminating technical information to specific audiences (e.g. transportation professionals, transportation agency board members); c)Demonstration of specific factors listed under ?Examples of Research Projects? for each focus area d)Demonstration of factors listed under General Requirements. 4.Personnel resources and expertise a)Demonstrated education and experience qualifications for each proposed member of the project team b)Relationship of these qualifications to the project c)Realism of time commitment of proposed personnel d)Specific factors listed under ?Examples of Expertise for Success in this Area? for each focus area
- Place of Performance
- Address: Various
- Record
- SN00361267-W 20030703/030701213427 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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