A Framework to Procure Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation Services for Highway Bridges

Liu, Heng; Boone, Shane; Azari, Hoda; Miceli, Marybeth

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A Framework to Procure Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation Services for Highway Bridges

2026-04-01
By Liu, Heng ; Boone, Shane ; Azari, Hoda ; ...

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Liu, Heng ; Boone, Shane ; Azari, Hoda ; Miceli, Marybeth
Corporate Creators:

Highway Technology Partners, LLC
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Infrastructure Research and Development ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
Subject/TRT Terms:

Evaluation And Assessment Highway Bridges Nondestructive Tests Procurement
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-HRT-26-056
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Right Statement:

Public Domain
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Contracting Officer:

Azari, Hoda
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Abstract:

Highway agencies often procure nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT&E) services to assess the condition of highway bridges. Unlike traditional procurement items, NDT&E services typically require specialized resources and expertise, presenting challenges for agencies preparing procurement solicitations. The procurement process can become inefficient when an agency does not leverage current best practices, especially for agencies that lack procurement experience. To enhance procurement efficiency within departments of transportation, this study developed a framework that reveals the current state of practice in NDT&E procurements, as obtained through a literature review, survey, and interviews with agency representatives. The framework provides best practices across agencies. An example of procurement solicitation is presented to streamline future procurement processes. Agencies may remove nonapplicable portions to adapt to their specific procurement needs.
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PDF
Funding:

693JJ319D000056
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Federal Highway Administration
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