RFQ-Development of Traffic Speed Deflection Devices (TSDDs)

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking a consulting firm to develop and incorporate Traffic Speed Deflection Device (TSDD) data into the routine business processes of MDT. The selected firm will be responsible for performing engineering services for the implementation of TSDD, including developing guidelines and procedures for the use of TSDD data in pavement asset management and flexible pavement design decisions. The project will be phased over multiple years, with a total duration of approximately 3 years. The firm will be required to demonstrate qualifications for all necessary services, including experience in non-destructive testing of roadways, pavement management, and pavement engineering. Key aspects of the project include: • Developing draft initial guidelines for TSDD data use • Analyzing field data to assess proposed TSDD guidelines • Refining proposed guidelines based on the result of comparative analyses • Developing a technical manual for the use of TSDD and other pavement structural data • Providing deliverables, including reports and guidelines documents