Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH61 09 RA 00007
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- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New England Transportation Consortium Research Study 06 1 New England Verification of NCHRP 1 37A Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.200 Highway Research and Development Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 3, 2009 and posted on Aug 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 17, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $68,085.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $68,085.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- University of New Hampshire
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "New England Transportation Consortium Research Study 06-1: New England Verification of NCHRP 1-37A Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design," is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The award is intended to be made as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning FHWA would expect to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funds with minimal oversight. The project sits within the Highway Research and Development Program (CFDA 20.200) and is framed as a research effort focused on transportation infrastructure, specifically pavement design.
The announcement is directed specifically to the University of New Hampshire (UNH), which is identified as the eligible applicant in the eligibility information. In practical terms, this is a targeted or limited-eligibility opportunity rather than an open competition among a broad set of institutions. The Government is requesting an application from UNH to support completion of a New England Transportation Consortium (NETC) study. NETC is a regional research partnership that typically addresses shared transportation needs across multiple states, and in this case the work is meant to benefit the six New England states plus New York.
The core purpose of the study is to produce information that helps these states implement the NCHRP 1-37A Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG). The MEPDG represents a shift from more purely empirical pavement design approaches toward a mechanistic-empirical framework that uses engineering mechanics (mechanistic modeling of stresses and strains) combined with empirical calibration to predict pavement performance under local conditions. Because pavement behavior depends heavily on region-specific factors such as climate, traffic loading, subgrade conditions, and material properties, agencies often need local verification and calibration work before relying on the guide for design decisions. This grant is therefore aimed at verifying how well the MEPDG performs for New England and New York conditions and generating practical inputs that transportation agencies in that region can use to support implementation.
Funding for the opportunity is relatively modest and focused: the estimated total funding is $68,085, and the award ceiling is also $68,085 (with no specified award floor beyond $0). Only one award is expected. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, so UNH would not be required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The posting date and creation date are both August 3, 2009, with an original and current closing date of August 17, 2009, and an archive date of September 16, 2009, indicating the opportunity was open for a short period and is now closed.
Administrative and contact details are provided for support in accessing the full announcement. The FHWA Agreement Officer listed is Samantha Reizes, with a phone number (202-366-4224) and email (samantha.reizes@dot.gov). The funding opportunity number is DTFH61-09-RA-00007, which can be used to locate the record and associated documents in grant systems or agency archives. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a small, targeted cooperative research agreement intended to produce regionally relevant verification findings that smooth the path for state DOTs in New England and New York to adopt and apply the nationally developed MEPDG approach with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "New England Transportation Consortium Research Study 06-1: New England Verification of NCHRP 1-37A Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What type of funding announcement is this?
This is a discretionary funding announcement.
What is the intended award instrument?
The award is intended to be made as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement means FHWA expects to have substantial involvement in the project as the work is carried out, rather than simply providing funds with minimal oversight.
What program area does this opportunity fall under?
The project is within the Highway Research and Development Program (CFDA 20.200) and is described as transportation infrastructure research focused on pavement design.
Who is eligible to apply?
The announcement is directed specifically to the University of New Hampshire (UNH), which is identified as the eligible applicant.
Is this an open competition for multiple institutions?
No. Based on the eligibility information provided, it is a targeted or limited-eligibility opportunity requesting an application from UNH rather than an open competition among a broad set of applicants.
What is the main purpose of the study being funded?
The study is intended to produce information that helps transportation agencies implement the NCHRP 1-37A Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) for New England and New York conditions.
What is the MEPDG (NCHRP 1-37A) in general terms?
The Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide represents a shift from more purely empirical pavement design methods toward a mechanistic-empirical framework that combines mechanistic modeling (stresses and strains) with empirical calibration to predict pavement performance under local conditions.
Why does this study emphasize local verification for New England and New York?
Pavement behavior depends heavily on region-specific factors such as climate, traffic loading, subgrade conditions, and material properties. Agencies often need local verification and calibration before relying on the guide for design decisions, so this study focuses on how well the MEPDG performs under regional conditions and what practical inputs are needed for implementation.
Which states are expected to benefit from the work?
The work is meant to benefit the six New England states plus New York.
What is NETC, and how does it relate to this opportunity?
NETC stands for the New England Transportation Consortium, described as a regional research partnership that addresses shared transportation needs across multiple states. FHWA is requesting an application from UNH to support completion of an NETC study (Study 06-1).
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $68,085.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $68,085.
Is there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No specific award floor is listed beyond $0.
How many awards are expected?
Only one award is expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed, meaning UNH would not be required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award (based on the information provided).
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) is August 3, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date is August 17, 2009.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is September 16, 2009, and the closing date has passed, indicating the opportunity is closed.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DTFH61-09-RA-00007.
Who is the FHWA point of contact listed for this announcement?
The FHWA Agreement Officer listed is Samantha Reizes.
What contact information is provided for the FHWA Agreement Officer?
Phone: 202-366-4224. Email: samantha.reizes@dot.gov.
What is the grant trying to produce as an outcome?
It is aimed at generating regionally relevant verification findings and practical implementation inputs that can help New England and New York transportation agencies adopt and apply the MEPDG approach with greater confidence.
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