The Erosion Control Laboratory, continuation

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General Information
Solicitation Number: 1217
Former Study Number:
Status: Solicitation withdrawn
Date Posted: Nov 03, 2008
Last Updated: Feb 12, 2010
Solicitation Expires: Nov 03, 2009
Partners: NE, TX
Lead Organization: Texas Department of Transportation
Financial Summary
Suggested Contribution:
Commitment Start Year: 2009
Commitment End Year: 2013
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Commitments Required: $150,000.00
Commitments Received: $25,000.00
Estimated Duration Month: 60
Waiver Requested: No
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Frank Bailey
rtimain@txdot.gov
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Cynthia Nurmi
Cynthia.Nurmi@dot.gov
Phone: 404- 895-0996
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2010 $25,000.00 Amy Starr 402-479-3687 amy.starr@nebraska.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2009 $0.00 John Mason Frank Bailey 512- 416-4730 rtimain@txdot.gov

Background

This study will be a continuation of existing project TPF-5(015), with the same scope, objectives, and contractor as the existing project. Beginning with federal fiscal year 2009, the project will be managed under the new pooled fund "transfer" procedures, with a new project number. The TxDOT/TTI Hydraulics, Sedimentation and Erosion Control Laboratory, operated by the Texas Transportation Institute, was established in the late 1980's to test erosion control products and maintain an Approved Product List. Modifications to the Hydraulics and Erosion Control Laboratory were completed in the fall of 2002. Evaluation of slope and channel protection products was moved from outdoors to a state of the art indoor facility.

Scope of Work

Starting in 2010, the laboratory will also evaluate sediment control products for velocity dissipation and sediment capture in channels and inlet devices. Minimum sediment loss standards will be developed and an Approved Products List will be maintained. Funds obligated for this pooled fund effort will be used to continue to operate the facility, generate and disseminate technical data to partner states, and for reimbursing travel expenses to partner states for attending technical committee meetings.

Comments

Suggested minimum annual contribution is $25,000 per state. This solicitation is currently open for five years, but the laboratory is expected to continue to operate after that. Existing partner states are asked to make all commitments for 2009 and forward through this solicitation. New partner states are welcome to join the project. For the most current project information, see the Active Study URL, or contact the Technical Project Manager, John Mason, jmason@dot.state.tx.us.

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Document Category Document Type Privacy Document Date Download
The Erosion Control Laboratory, continuation http://www.dot.state.tx.us/services/maintenance/erosion_control.htm TPF Study Documentation Solicitation Public 2011-09-25

The Erosion Control Laboratory, continuation

General Information
Solicitation Number: 1217
Status: Solicitation withdrawn
Date Posted: Nov 03, 2008
Last Updated: Feb 12, 2010
Solicitation Expires: Nov 03, 2009
Partners: NE, TX
Lead Organization: Texas Department of Transportation
Financial Summary
Suggested Contribution:
Commitment Start Year: 2009
Commitment End Year: 2013
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Commitments Required: $150,000.00
Commitments Received: $25,000.00
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Frank Bailey
rtimain@txdot.gov
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Cynthia Nurmi
Cynthia.Nurmi@dot.gov
Phone: 404- 895-0996
Commitments by Organizations
Agency Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2010 $25,000.00 Amy Starr 402-479-3687 amy.starr@nebraska.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2009 $0.00 John Mason Frank Bailey 512- 416-4730 rtimain@txdot.gov

Background

This study will be a continuation of existing project TPF-5(015), with the same scope, objectives, and contractor as the existing project. Beginning with federal fiscal year 2009, the project will be managed under the new pooled fund "transfer" procedures, with a new project number. The TxDOT/TTI Hydraulics, Sedimentation and Erosion Control Laboratory, operated by the Texas Transportation Institute, was established in the late 1980's to test erosion control products and maintain an Approved Product List. Modifications to the Hydraulics and Erosion Control Laboratory were completed in the fall of 2002. Evaluation of slope and channel protection products was moved from outdoors to a state of the art indoor facility.

Scope of Work

Starting in 2010, the laboratory will also evaluate sediment control products for velocity dissipation and sediment capture in channels and inlet devices. Minimum sediment loss standards will be developed and an Approved Products List will be maintained. Funds obligated for this pooled fund effort will be used to continue to operate the facility, generate and disseminate technical data to partner states, and for reimbursing travel expenses to partner states for attending technical committee meetings.

Comments

Suggested minimum annual contribution is $25,000 per state. This solicitation is currently open for five years, but the laboratory is expected to continue to operate after that. Existing partner states are asked to make all commitments for 2009 and forward through this solicitation. New partner states are welcome to join the project. For the most current project information, see the Active Study URL, or contact the Technical Project Manager, John Mason, jmason@dot.state.tx.us.

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The Erosion Control Laboratory, continuation TPF Study Documentation N

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