The purpose of this funding opportunity and planned cooperative agreement (Agreement) is to stimulate, facilitate, and expedite the deployment and rapid adoption of new and innovative technologies relating to the design, specification, production, testing, control, construction, investigation, operation, and impacts of concrete pavements. The Agreement will support public agencies by helping to increase the knowledge related to concrete pavements and concrete materials. The proposed project is a cooperative effort between the FHWA and the Recipient to improve the quality and performance of concrete pavements.
The Agreement will focus on deployment of innovative technologies and strategies to advance concrete pavements. A primary goal of the FHWA AIDPT Program is the advancement of new and innovative technologies to design, specify, construct, and preserve pavements, which are supported by the advancement of superior practices for testing and evaluating materials. A high priority focus area of the Agreement will be to advance Performance Engineered Mixtures (PEM) and Performance Centered Concrete Construction (P3C). Collaboration with public agencies, industry groups, and the consultant and academic communities are vital to the success of advancing innovative strategies and shall be a consideration in all activities under the Agreement.
Once research projects are completed, the FHWA requires assistance in the deployment of the technology, which often includes items such as, but not limited to: marketing, material testing, product demonstration showcases, support of field trials, conference presentations, webinars, workshops, peer exchanges, videos, agency staff focused technical documents and presentations, and technical assistance to State DOTs and other public agencies constructing, maintaining, and owning Federal-aid highways.
Deadline: May 20, 2024 by 3:00pm ET
This funding opportunity is open to all sources.
NOTE: There is no limitation on the number of applications that may be submitted by a source.
The award type is a Cooperative Agreement. The total amount of Federal funding (i.e., Federal share) that the Government expects to award through this notice is $5,000,000 over the life of the project. Funds will be awarded upon the execution of a grant agreement with the FHWA.