Site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Merrillville, Indiana. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

Construction Inspection Services New Bridge Construction on Colorado St. over Canadian National Railroad in Lake Co. Owner Office Central Office / Lpa/Mpo Grant Administ Contract Type Project Specific13956 Compensation Method Negotiated Labor Rate Two Step Scoring No Allowable Profit Rate 8.5% Plus Overhead Factor Is Federal Funding Involved Yes # of Firms to Select 1 Prequalification Required: Yes The selected firm shall provide construction inspection services for Construction Contract #: B-41853 (Des. No.: 1900832). The anticipated Letting Date is 11/16/2022. The projected time period of the need for these services is estimated to be one construction season from 03/01/2023 to 11/01/2023. The CONSULTANT's personnel shall work under the INDOT Area Engineers or their designated representative. INDOT anticipates the need for one Project Engineer/Supervisor for 2,078 hours and one Highway Technician's for 1,732 hours. The work type and the contractor's schedule will ultimately determine the length of time each Project Engineer(s)/Supervisor(s) and Project Inspector(s) will work on this contract. INDOT may require personnel to work in any season, work for up to twelve (12) hours per day, or work at night. The CONSULTANT shall furnish all construction field testing equipment necessary to sample and test materials in accordance with INDOT procedures. The CONSULTANT shall furnish all necessary safety equipment needed for inspection and sampling and testing of materials. The consultant shall provide personnel local to the project such that neither lodging nor subsistence expenses will be incurred. The Letter of Interest (LOI) must specify the names of the Project Engineer(s)/Supervisor(s) and Project Inspector(s) who will be supplying the services on the construction contracts. Also, a map showing the residential locations of these personnel must be provided in the LOI. Personnel identified in the LOI who are not full-time employees at the time of LOI submittal shall be identified with explanation of employment status. The LOI must identify the specific subject area certifications that personnel have obtained through the INDOT Certified Technician Program (CTP) unless the personnel are exempt. INDOT will not reimburse for any time or expense incurred in obtaining certifications at any time. INDOT does not allow consultants that performed design for the contract to be the prime consultant for inspection and does not allow these consultants to provide the Project Engineer/Supervisor services. See the INDOT Conflict of Interest Policy for more information. The selected consultant's fee proposal shall be due 15 calendar days after the selection date for this RFP item. A field overhead rate will be used for this contract. Consultants without audited field overhead rates may propose a field rate at the time of contract negotiation. This contract will utilize the INDOT eInvoice application. 1801906 - IR 1312, New Bridge Construction, Colorado Street over Canadian National Railroad, in Lake Co. RP 000+000 to RP 000+000 - $6,592,000.00 The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. INDOT - RFP Engineering - Construction Inspection Services New Bridge Construction on Colorado Street