This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Albany, New York. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The New York State Thruway Authority ("Authority") is seeking to retain a qualified engineering firm to perform bridge and other infrastructure inspection services (general, underwater, in-depth, and special inspections) in Albany Division. Please note the following: All personnel assigned to the contract shall meet the minimum educational and experience requirements for their positions as outlined in Section 165.5 of the Uniform Code of Bridge Inspection and as required as per the NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Manual. With each bridge inspection, all National Bridge Elements (NBE's), and Bridge Management Elements (BME's) shall be rated in accordance with AASHTO's Element Level Inspection method. In addition, Agency Developed Elements (ADE's) shall be rated as outlined in the NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Manual. The Letter of Interest (LOI) must provide details on the firms' and proposed staff's experience with AASHTO's Element Level Inspection method and its approach to quality control Large culvert, overhead sign structure, gantry, high mast lighting, communication tower and retaining wall inspections shall be performed as required by New York State law and/or in accordance with Authority policy. Staff completing the inspection of overhead sign structures, gantry and high mast lighting shall have inspection experience in accordance with NYSDOT's 2013 Overhead Sign Structure Inventory and Inspection Manual. Work will include the inspection of approximately 92 bridges (383 inspection spans), 8 underwater substructure units (SSU), 49 overhead sign structures, 5 gantries, 5 high mast light towers and 5 communication towers in the Authority's New York and Albany Divisions. Castleton-On-Hudson Bridge (MP 801.08), Kaaterskill Creek Bridge (MP 111.13), Catskill Creek Bridge (MP 113.22) and Normanskill Creek Bridge (MP141.36) are included in the bridge total. For inspection of the four bridges listed above, the firm must have proven expertise with large truss bridge design and load rating experience. The engineering firm must also have proven expertise in "climbing" techniques to inspect large truss structures with minimal traffic disruption. The firm may be required to perform confined spaced inspections and in-depth inspections that will include data-collection (e.g. sounding and mapping of deteriorated concrete) on a small number of bridges and culverts. The firm will be required to follow all applicable requirements of the U.S. and NYS MUTCD for traffic control, traffic safety, and worker safety at all locations. All bridge inspections will be performed, processed and submitted using NYSDOT"s Bridge Data Inventory System (BDIS), which is used to store inventory and inspection data and digital images. The letter of interest must provide details on the firms' and proposed staff's experience with BDIS. All overhead sign structure, gantry, high mast light tower, and communication tower inspections will be performed, processed, and submitted using the Authority's OSS (Overhead Sign Structure) App. The firm will be required to perform Bridge Level 2 Load Ratings utilizing the AASHTO AASHTOWare Bridge Load Rating software application for bridges inspected under this agreement. The firm will be required to perform Bridge Level 1 Load Ratings, as needed, on eight (8) bridges per year. Additional inspection-related work may be added to this agreement utilizing an established unit cost. The estimated value of this term agreement is $3,000,000. The duration of this agreement is two years, with an option for the Authority to extend for one (1) additional two (2) year term. Any questions regarding requirements presented in this advertisement must be addressed to one of the Authority individuals listed below. In order for a firm's Letter of Interest (LOI) to be considered by the Authority, the following three (3) points must be met. If any of these three (3) points are not met, the LOI will not be reviewed and the firm will not be considered for selection. The LOI shall be no more than three (3) standard single-spaced typewritten pages, using a 10 point or greater Arial (not Arial Narrow) font (line spacing and text), with a minimum 1/2 inch margin on all sides. Font scaling shall be set to one hundred percent (100%). Font spacing shall be set to "normal." The phone number and email address of the contact at the prime firm must be included in the LOI. All firms listed in the LOI must be currently registered with the NYS Department of State and must be able to conduct business in New York State. Where professional services (including engineering, architecture, and survey) are required, all firms listed in the LOI must be currently registered with the New York State Department of Education, Office of the Professions to practice in New York State, and must be able to legally provide professional services in NYS under the name as stated in the LOI (see below for additional details). If a firm will not be providing professional services, it must be clearly noted. The LOI must be submitted as a single, three-page pdf. In addition to the three-page LOI, firms are required to submit a one-page organizational chart that shows the major activities proposed as well as the individuals or firms with primary responsibility for each activity. The following forms must be completed by the prime consultant and submitted with the LOI: A State Finance Law 139-j and 139-k Contractor Disclosure of Prior Non- Responsibility Determinations Form (TA-W3053-9) and, A Certificate of Compliance with the Authority Guidelines Regarding Permissible Contacts During a Procurement and the Prohibition of Inappropriate Lobbying Influence (TA-W2111-9) for your firm. These forms are available at online. Do not staple these forms to the letter of interest. If submitting electronically, these items should be submitted in a second pdf, separate from the LOI. An interested firm and any proposed sub-consultants and sub-contractors that the firm is proposing to use on this agreement must also have a Standard Form Standard Form (SF) 330 (ONLY PART 2), Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire on file with the Authority. If the firm has previously submitted the SF 330 to the Authority and such form will be less than one-year old on the date when the LOI is due, the firm does NOT need to send another copy. All SF 330s must include the firm's Federal ID number in Box #1. If submitting an SF 330, please enclose only one copy and do not staple it to the LOI. If submitting electronically, the SF 330 should not be included as part of the LOI pdf. The SF 330 form is available online The following goals have been established for this agreement: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Total Overall MWBE Participation Goal: 30% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Goal: 6% CR Number: 2121462 The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.