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B -- MOTORCYCLISTS AWARENESS PROGRAM: DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND EVALUATION SOL DTNH22-99-R-05077 DUE 050399 POC Mike Adorno, Contract Specialist, (202) 366-4663, or Janice Flemming, Contracting Officer, (202) 366-9564 The objective of this proposed project is to develop, pilot test, and evaluate a motorcycle awareness program to promote awareness of motorcyclists, their special driving requirements, and the need to share the road. This program may be implemented by state and local motorcycle safety programs, state highway safety offices, local law enforcement agencies, and Safe Communities individually or as a consortium. The proposed project seeks partners that traditionally have not focused on motorcycle safety issues to participate in this effort. General requirements include developing and evaluating a comprehensive program, to be used at the state and local level, to heighten motorists awareness of motorcycles and actions motorists need to take to safely share the road with motorcyclists. The proposed program will be pilot tested and evaluated for effectiveness. A detailed report of the process and the results of the evaluation, as well as an implementation guide that other communities can use to implement and conduct similar programs which will be published by NHTSA. Proposed offerors must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the issues associated with sharing the road with motorcyclists, both from the motorcyclist's point of view and other roadway users' point of view, and identify potential technical problems and critical issues related to successful completion of this project. Proposed offerors must demonstrate technical and management capability to successfully conduct pilot tests and evaluation projects and develop appropriate media. Proposed offerors must also demonstrate that such capability has resulted in timely, adequate, and complete projects. Such capability should include a narrative description of documented experience, clearly indicating the relationship of this project and providing details such as project description and sponsoring agency. Proposals may be reviewed by a team of government and non-government reviewers. It is contemplated that a Cost Reimbursement type contract will be awarded for this effort. The period of performance is 30 months. The solicitation will be mailed to those organizations responding in writing or fax at (202) 366-9555. The anticipated issuance date is April 2, 1999. Posted 03/02/99 (W-SN303883). (0061)

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