Mobile Concrete Technology Center (MCTC) Program

Background
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Preconstruction, Construction, and Pavements oversees the Mobile Concrete Technology Center (MCTC) Program. This program is essential for developing and deploying new concrete pavement technologies, material test procedures, and mix design methods. The goal is to provide a long-lasting, safe, and efficient highway network by responding to stakeholder needs and refining innovations in the concrete pavement industry.

The MCTC Program utilizes various initiatives to gather stakeholder input, showcase innovative materials and procedures, perform concrete material tests, disseminate findings nationally, and provide technical assistance to the practitioner community.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide non-personal services including personnel, materials, equipment, services, tools, supplies, engineering, transportation, facilities, and supervision necessary to support the MCTC Program. Key tasks include:

1) Field Visits and Testing - conducting concrete pavement material tests on active project sites across the U.S.;
2) Equipment and Facilities - managing equipment inventory;
3) Technology Transfer - developing technical papers and providing training;
4) Equipment Servicing of Supply Maintenance - maintaining supplies and equipment.

The contractor will also develop a Project Management Plan detailing inspection systems for quality assurance activities.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at various locations throughout the United States.