Update Florida bridge load ratings, to better inform postingpermitting and programming.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Master Agreement CAR65 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on comprehensive bridge load rating services across the state. This professional services contract enables the procurement of specialized engineering and technical services to update and assess bridge load ratings, with a primary objective of informing bridge posting, permitting, and programming processes. The scope includes performing load and resistance factor ratings (LRFR) for various bridge types, such as reinforced concrete slab bridges, T-beams, and culverts, utilizing advanced AASHTOware BrR software to evaluate bridge structural capabilities and potential load limitations.

The master agreement is awarded to Kisinger Campo & Associates Corp., with ECHO UES as a key contractor, and is administered by the Florida Department of Transportation. The contract has a three-year period of performance from February 5, 2024, to February 4, 2027, with a total maximum contract value of $2,000,000.00. The IDV covers statewide services, primarily focusing on bridges in Districts 2 and 3, and allows for task work orders to be issued for specific bridge rating and assessment projects. Compensation is structured through loaded labor rates ranging from $71.04 to $304.73 per hour, depending on job classification, with individual task work orders specifying precise services and associated fees.