NDE Assessment of Bridge Decks Using Rapid Automated Bridge Inspection Technology (RABIT)

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General Information
Solicitation Number: 1435
Former Study Number:
Status: Solicitation withdrawn
Date Posted: Jul 07, 2016
Last Updated: May 25, 2018
Solicitation Expires:
Partners: IADOT, OR
Lead Organization: Iowa Department of Transportation
Financial Summary
Suggested Contribution:
Commitment Start Year: 2017
Commitment End Year: 2018
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Commitments Required: $2,000,000.00
Commitments Received: $200,000.00
Estimated Duration Month:
Waiver Requested: No
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Brian Worrel
brian.worrel@iowadot.us
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Larry O'Donnell
Larry.O'Donnell@dot.gov
Phone: 708- 283-3502
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Iowa Department of Transportation 2017 $100,000.00 Ahmad Abu-Hawash Brian Worrel 515-239-1471 brian.worrel@iowadot.us
Oregon Department of Transportation 2017 $100,000.00 Corey Withroe Michael Bufalino 503-986-2845 Michael.Bufalino@odot.oregon.gov

Background

With an aging bridge inventory in the United States, State Departments of Transportation, the FHWA and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) have been increasing their efforts on developing effective bridge inspection and preservation programs. These programs are designed to apply various preservation treatments at the optimal time to slow deterioration and the progression of bridges toward major rehabilitation or replacement. Bridge decks represent the largest component of bridge deterioration, and, therefore, offer the greatest opportunity for improved inspection and evaluation methods to assist in achieving optimal benefits from preservation actions. A cost-effective, rapid and accurate assessment of bridge deck condition is needed for agencies to effectively manage their bridge deck preservation programs. FHWA has demonstrated that use of the RABIT bridge deck evaluation device is both accurate and cost-effective tool. A new generation of the RABIT has been designed and could be made available to owner agencies through a pooled fund project to share in the cost of manufacturing and maintaining the device. In addition participants in the Pooled Fund Project can learn from each other and share experiences in how to effectively collect, analyze and interpret NDE results to improve bridge deck management practices.

Objectives

The proposed Pooled Fund Project would fund the manufacture, maintenance and operation of two RABIT bridge deck evaluation devices. Participating states would share in the use of the devices estimated to be 2 – 3 weeks each year. The devices would be manufactured, maintained and operated by a private company (contractor), which was formed by those involved in the design and development of the RABIT devices currently used by FHWA. The Pooled Fund Panel made up of representatives from the participating states would set up a schedule for use of each of the two devices. The contractor would deliver the device to the participating state at the agreed time and operate the device in cooperation with the participating state to inspect bridge decks during the agreed time frame. Scheduling priorities will take into account weather delays and any equipment malfunctions in future scheduling as agreed by the panel. The contractor will prepare written reports, charts and diagrams showing the NDE results with interpretation of bridge deck conditions. The panel will work with the contractor to assure useful and clear reports, which meet the needs of the participating states are provided.

Scope of Work

Task 1: Contractor will prepare detailed design of the new generation RABIT and present the specifications, operational characteristics, cost and expected reporting tool output to the panel. Panel will review and approve manufacture of two devices, as funding allows. Task 2: Contractor will demonstrate the use of the RABIT at an agreed bridge location, process the data and prepare example written reports for panel review. Panel will work with the contractor to set up protocols for data collection, evaluation and reporting. Task 3: Panel will set up a schedule for use of each of the RABIT devices over a two year cycle with each state having use of one device for 2-3 weeks each year. The schedule will be updated each year and managed by a Coordinator who works for the contractor. Task 4: Contractor will deliver the Rabbit according to the schedule, conduct deck inspections as directed by the participating state, develop reports and provide evaluation of results within 4 weeks of each inspection. Each participating state will be responsible for providing the necessary traffic control during inspections. Task 5: Contractor will prepare annual summary reports of the usage, transportation and maintenance cost, production rate, and program evaluation for reporting to the annual panel meeting.

Comments

Each partner’s commitment should total $100,000. This commitment may be split into two $50,000 commitments for both 2017 and 2018.

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Document Category Document Type Privacy Document Date Download
Waiver Approval Approval of SP&R Waiver Pooled Fund Solicitation#1435.pdf Memorandum Other Public 2016-08-30

NDE Assessment of Bridge Decks Using Rapid Automated Bridge Inspection Technology (RABIT)

General Information
Solicitation Number: 1435
Status: Solicitation withdrawn
Date Posted: Jul 07, 2016
Last Updated: May 25, 2018
Solicitation Expires:
Partners: IADOT, OR
Lead Organization: Iowa Department of Transportation
Financial Summary
Suggested Contribution:
Commitment Start Year: 2017
Commitment End Year: 2018
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Commitments Required: $2,000,000.00
Commitments Received: $200,000.00
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Brian Worrel
brian.worrel@iowadot.us
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Larry O'Donnell
Larry.O'Donnell@dot.gov
Phone: 708- 283-3502
Commitments by Organizations
Agency Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Iowa Department of Transportation 2017 $100,000.00 Ahmad Abu-Hawash Brian Worrel 515-239-1471 brian.worrel@iowadot.us
Oregon Department of Transportation 2017 $100,000.00 Corey Withroe Michael Bufalino 503-986-2845 Michael.Bufalino@odot.oregon.gov

Background

With an aging bridge inventory in the United States, State Departments of Transportation, the FHWA and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) have been increasing their efforts on developing effective bridge inspection and preservation programs. These programs are designed to apply various preservation treatments at the optimal time to slow deterioration and the progression of bridges toward major rehabilitation or replacement. Bridge decks represent the largest component of bridge deterioration, and, therefore, offer the greatest opportunity for improved inspection and evaluation methods to assist in achieving optimal benefits from preservation actions. A cost-effective, rapid and accurate assessment of bridge deck condition is needed for agencies to effectively manage their bridge deck preservation programs. FHWA has demonstrated that use of the RABIT bridge deck evaluation device is both accurate and cost-effective tool. A new generation of the RABIT has been designed and could be made available to owner agencies through a pooled fund project to share in the cost of manufacturing and maintaining the device. In addition participants in the Pooled Fund Project can learn from each other and share experiences in how to effectively collect, analyze and interpret NDE results to improve bridge deck management practices.

Objectives

The proposed Pooled Fund Project would fund the manufacture, maintenance and operation of two RABIT bridge deck evaluation devices. Participating states would share in the use of the devices estimated to be 2 – 3 weeks each year. The devices would be manufactured, maintained and operated by a private company (contractor), which was formed by those involved in the design and development of the RABIT devices currently used by FHWA. The Pooled Fund Panel made up of representatives from the participating states would set up a schedule for use of each of the two devices. The contractor would deliver the device to the participating state at the agreed time and operate the device in cooperation with the participating state to inspect bridge decks during the agreed time frame. Scheduling priorities will take into account weather delays and any equipment malfunctions in future scheduling as agreed by the panel. The contractor will prepare written reports, charts and diagrams showing the NDE results with interpretation of bridge deck conditions. The panel will work with the contractor to assure useful and clear reports, which meet the needs of the participating states are provided.

Scope of Work

Task 1: Contractor will prepare detailed design of the new generation RABIT and present the specifications, operational characteristics, cost and expected reporting tool output to the panel. Panel will review and approve manufacture of two devices, as funding allows. Task 2: Contractor will demonstrate the use of the RABIT at an agreed bridge location, process the data and prepare example written reports for panel review. Panel will work with the contractor to set up protocols for data collection, evaluation and reporting. Task 3: Panel will set up a schedule for use of each of the RABIT devices over a two year cycle with each state having use of one device for 2-3 weeks each year. The schedule will be updated each year and managed by a Coordinator who works for the contractor. Task 4: Contractor will deliver the Rabbit according to the schedule, conduct deck inspections as directed by the participating state, develop reports and provide evaluation of results within 4 weeks of each inspection. Each participating state will be responsible for providing the necessary traffic control during inspections. Task 5: Contractor will prepare annual summary reports of the usage, transportation and maintenance cost, production rate, and program evaluation for reporting to the annual panel meeting.

Comments

Each partner’s commitment should total $100,000. This commitment may be split into two $50,000 commitments for both 2017 and 2018.

Title Type Private
Waiver Approval Memorandum N

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