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This document constitutes a Request for Proposals for a Professional Service Contract from qualified individuals and organizations to furnish those services as described herein for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Highways. This statewide contract is to provide necessary Structural Steel Shop Inspection Services. One (1) consultant will be selected to provide these services on an as-needed basis for two years. Project Manager - Matt Looney, P.E. User Division - Construction Approximate Fee - $1,800,000 (Specific Rate of Compensation) Project Funding - State and Federal Funds Contract Term - Two Years The purpose of this contract is to provide Quality Control Inspection of structural steel fabrication and welding of steel girders/members used in construction of steel bridges. This inspection is needed to ensure fabrication is in accordance with applicable specifications. The Transportation Cabinet does not have the personnel or expertise to perform this type of inspection. Also, the contractor will elect which fabrication plant to use, which can be located nationwide. Inspection of secondary shops may be necessary as well. This contract will also provide the Cabinet, if needed, with engineering expertise to review drawings/weld procedures/etc. The Consultant team may include a DBE Participation Plan with their Response to Announcement to help the Department meet the 11.95% DBE goal established by FHWA. The plan would demonstrate how DBE companies will be mentored or used to assist in the area(s) pertaining to this contract. If included, an additional page will be allowed in the Project Approach (Section 7) to exhibit this plan. No additional points will be provided in the Evaluation Factors for the DBE Participation Plan. This hourly rate should be submitted to Eric Pelfrey, Director, Division of Professional Services via email at eric.pelfrey@ky.gov by June 5, 2024 at 4:30pm ET to supplement the Response to Announcement. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. KYTC - RFP - Statewide Structural Steel Shop Inspection Services