This project requires 25% DBE participation, or if the contract goal is not met, documented
evidence of good faith efforts. The Complexity Factor for this project is 0. The Consultant who is selected for this project and all Subconsultants the Prime Consultant will
be using are scheduled to attend an initial meeting on November 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the
Region Five/District Nine Office in Carbondale. Phase I engineering services are required to provide bridge inspections at various locations
throughout District Nine. The bridge inspections may be required for any or all of the following
purposes: To perform safety inspections, as required by the National Bridge Inspections Standards, for
bridges directly under the jurisdiction of the department.
To provide inspection services during emergency response situations to assist the district in
assessing present conditions.
To perform Routine, Fracture Critical, Special Feature, Underwater, Hands On and Element
Level Inspections as required by the Structural Services Manual, the Structural Information
and Procedural Manual (SIPS) and the Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory.
To provide the appropriate bridge inspection equipment to complete all inspection and field
work as needed.
To provide the needed drafting services for minor repair jobs
To provide the needed waterway cross-sections The completion date for this contract will be 48 months after authorization to proceed. The Prime firm must be prequalified in the following categories to be considered for this project:
Highways (Roads and Streets)
Location Design Studies (Rehabilitation) Statements of Interest, including resumes of only the key people noted above, must be submitted
electronically to the Central Bureau of Design and Environment through the Engineering
Prequalification and Agreement System (EPAS). The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. IDOT - 54 - RFQ - Various Phase I Bridge Inspection Projects
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