Structures Inspection and Analysis Services

Structures Inspection and Analysis ServicesBackGround:Federal regulation 23 CFR 650 Part C, National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and 23 CFR Part E, National Tunnel Standards (NTIS) requires routine inspections at twenty-four (24)-month intervals as well as load rating analyses of all bridges in the State of Nevada. The DEPARTMENT lacks sufficient in-house resources to perform all required safety inspections and load ratings. The agreement resulting from this RFP will provide bridge inspection and analysis services to meet the federal requirements.Project Scope:The DEPARTMENT will write Master Agreements with the selected firms and issue Task Orders to accomplish completion of required Bridge Inspections. The scope of services for this Agreement shall consist of professional and technical engineering services to perform bridge and tunnel inspections, Non-Redundant Steel Tension Member Inspections (NSTMs), Underwater Inspections, Tunnel Inspections, Training Services and Load Rating Services on a statewide basis, in accordance with 23 CFR 650 Part C, National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and 23 CFR 650 Part E, National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS).Project Schedule:Approximately four years from the date that the agreement is