National Cooperative Highway Research Program

Buyer seeks to develop and deliver a comprehensive training program for state departments of transportation to ensure effective adoption of research findings from NCHRP Research Report 1130. The program focuses on implementing strategies for developing durable asphalt mixtures with high recycled binder ratios. Buyer requires verification of guidelines, development of local calibration processes, and delivery of in-person training events across all AASHTO regions. The project aims to promote widespread adoption of high-RAM mixtures based on research findings.

• 5/19/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 10/1/2025 - Authorization to Begin Work (estimated)

• Extensive demonstrated capability coupled with proven record in recycled asphalt mixtures
• Experience in designing and evaluating durable asphalt mixtures with high recycled content
• Knowledge of NCHRP Research Report 1130 findings

• Develop implementation plan aligned with NCHRP Active Implementation requirements
• Verify guidelines and performance thresholds from NCHRP Research Report 1130
• Develop a process for local calibration of performance thresholds
• Create comprehensive training course on designing durable high-RAM mixtures
• Deliver minimum of two in-person training events across all AASHTO regions
• Prepare lessons learned and recommendations report
• Develop research documentation and dissemination strategy
• Address barriers and drivers influencing implementation
• Assess field performance of sections studied in previous NCHRP Project
• Collaborate with NCHRP to overcome implementation challenges
• Provide recommendations for widespread adoption of high-RAM mixtures
• Build in appropriate checkpoints with NCHRP project panel
• Organize materials in comprehensible format for future distribution
• Budget for in-person activities including travel and catering
• Conduct technical editing of deliverables for publication-ready submission
• Maintain regular communication and coordination with NCHRP
• Document implementation impacts and evaluation metrics
• Ensure knowledge transfer to state DOTs from all four AASHTO regions
• Analyze user needs and readiness for implementing research findings
• Create effective technology transfer strategies for research adoption