Update florida bridge load ratings, to better inform pposting, permitting and programming

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Master Agreement CAR64 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on comprehensive bridge load rating services across the state. The contract enables professional engineering consultants to perform critical infrastructure assessments, including load ratings for bridges, culverts, and transportation structures using advanced analytical methods like AASHTOware BrR software and Load and Resistance Factor Rating (LRFR) techniques. Specific services encompass updating load ratings for older structures, analyzing live load capacities, preparing detailed scopes for rating projects, and providing technical support to inform bridge posting, permitting, and programming efforts.

The master agreement is awarded to Scalar Consulting Group, LLC, with TranSystems Corporation as a key subconsultant, and covers the period from February 12, 2024, to February 11, 2027. The contract is a statewide professional services master agreement with a total maximum limiting amount of $2,000,000.00, structured to issue task work orders on an as-needed basis. Compensation is based on loaded labor rates ranging from $71.04 to $421.21 per hour, with the contract allowing for multiple task orders to be completed within the three-year performance period. The IDV provides FDOT with a flexible mechanism to procure specialized bridge engineering services across Florida's transportation infrastructure.