Department of Transportation Awarded a Contract to LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY for $461,641.00

Summary of Award

The US federal government awarded a contract to Louisiana Tech University for their project titled "Improving the Compatibility of Waste Plastic and Asphalt Binder via Theoretically Justified Identification of Compatible Blends." The contract is a definitive contract with a total obligation of $461,641. The contract was signed on September 23, 2020, and is a three-year contract with a base and all options value of $461,641.

The contract falls under the category of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, specifically focusing on transportation, highways, roads, and bridges. The contract was competitively awarded through full and open competition, with 122 offers received. There was no set-aside used for this contract, and it was not a small business competitive opportunity.

The contract is funded by the Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Highway Administration. The period of performance for the contract is from September 23, 2020, to July 31, 2025. The contract does not involve any loan value or subsidy cost. Louisiana Tech University, located in Ruston, Louisiana, is the recipient of the contract. The university is classified as an educational institution and government entity, specializing in research and development in various fields. The university's parent recipient is also Louisiana Tech University, indicating that the contract is directly awarded to the university itself. The contract includes multiple transactions, with the latest transaction occurring on March 31, 2025. The transaction amount for this specific transaction was $0, indicating a modification to the contract. Previous transactions include modifications on March 8, 2024, July 12, 2023, and the initial award on September 23, 2020. All transactions have a definitive contract type with a transaction amount of $0, except for the initial award transaction, which had a transaction amount of $461,641. Overall, the contract between the US federal government and Louisiana Tech University focuses on research and development in improving the compatibility of waste plastic and asphalt binder for transportation infrastructure. The contract is part of a larger effort by the Department of Transportation to advance innovation and sustainability in infrastructure projects. Louisiana Tech University's expertise in research and development makes them a suitable partner for this project, and the contract's multi-year duration allows for comprehensive research and testing to be conducted.