The Authority hereby invites interested professional consulting engineering firms to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for performing the Biennial Inspection of the Commodore Barry and Betsy Ross Bridges Project. The Scope of Services the Authority requires will include performing a detailed inspection of all aspects of the facility, preparing an evaluation of the condition of the facility, ratings,
sign structures underwater inspection and preparing a detailed report of the findings. Work will also include providing recommendations for required maintenance and repair work, along with cost estimates for the work. These inspections will include roadways, bridges, and underwater inspection under the jurisdiction of the Authority. It is anticipated that inspection work will begin by March of
2024 and that all inspection work will be completed, and a Draft Report with a Condition Certification Letter submitted by October 1, 2024, and a Final Report completed by December 23, 2024. Special/Interim inspection will be performed in 2025. The Statement of Qualifications will be used by the Authority to establish a short list of qualified consultants to receive a Request for Proposal and to engage a consultant for this
project. Qualified consultants will be issued one (1) Request for Proposal for either the Betsy Ross Bridge or Commodore Barry Bridge based on the consultants' indicated
preferences, technical rankings, and the best interests of the Authority. Attempts will be made to satisfy consultant preferences, however, the DRPA may not be able to honor these preferences in order to maintain a competitive process. For quality assurance purposes, the Authority will endeavor not to have the same prime consultant on the same facility for consecutive Biennial Inspection cycles, but may waive this prohibition if it is deemed in the best interest of the Authority or necessary to enhance competition during the solicitation phase. In order to participate in this SOQ and receive an invitation to the solicitation event, please send a request, via e-mail, to the following Contracting Officer: Amy Ash -
alash@drpa.org. If a response is not received within two (2) business days, please resend the request and copy to vendors@drpa.org on your e-mail. The Authority further reserves the right to reject all SOQs and seek new SOQs when such procedure is reasonable and in the best interests of the Authority. In addition, the Authority may at any time revoke this SOQ in its sole discretion and without assuming any liability in connection with its issuance and/or revocation. The Delaware River Port Authority is firmly committed to providing full and equal business opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national
origin, age or non-job related disability. In that regard, the Delaware River Port Authority will affirmatively assure that minority and female-owned business enterprises are afforded
equal opportunities to submit proposals for consideration for all purchases and contracts issued in connection with this project. Prospective proposers should understand that the
participation of certified MBEs and WBEs is a matter of great interest in the evaluation of all proposals. To that end, the DRPA has established MBE and WBE goals for this project. Proposers are not expected to name their MBE and WBE team members at the time they submit the Statement of Qualifications; however, should include a statement if they will be committed to using MBE and WBE firms. MBE and WBE team members must be named, and commitment levels must be noted at the time the proposal is submitted. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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