The appropriate Division is determined to evaluate

the New Product

. The decision is based on the implied product use.

Initial

new product evaluations

are performed based on the product information submitted. These initial reviews do not typically include a test of the product itself, but may conclude that testing of the product is necessary before a final conclusion can be reached. It can also determine that a product should not be evaluated based on other issues, such as the type of product being of no apparent use within department operations.

Divisions can recommend product evaluations to be moved to other divisions or the inclusion of multiple divisions in the evaluation process. RTI then sends the request/ all submitted information to Division Lead. The

Division(s)

member determines if there is an interest for use by TxDOT District Offices.

If there is no interest, a ‘No Interest’ letter is sent to the submitter.

If testing is considered necessary, the vendor will be notified and asked to provide a sample of the product for testing, at no cost to TxDOT. Only those products provided at no cost to TxDOT will be further tested under the

New

Product Evaluation Program.