B & B Attachment A-V.docx
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- Solicitation number
- RFP-591-210000000583-3
- Issued by
- Berrien County, Michigan
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This is an attachment document from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) detailing bridge operator qualifications for RFP 210000000583, which covers operational and custodial services for the Bicentennial and Blossomland Lift Bridges. The document outlines mandatory qualifications, physical requirements, and skills needed for bridge operators who will be responsible for operating these bascule bridges.
The qualification requirements include specific physical capabilities such as 20/40 corrected vision, ability to distinguish colors, hearing requirements within specific frequency ranges, and physical abilities to climb stairs, operate hand cranks, and carry 30-pound traffic control devices. Operators must be at least 18 years old, drug-free, have a local telephone, and maintain certification as a Trained Bridge Operator, with certification valid for 24 months per specific bridge. Additional requirements include English literacy to comprehend MDOT and Coast Guard materials, ability to maintain logs and records, communicate via VHF marine radio, and perform minor maintenance on structures.
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RFP 210000000583 - Bicentennial and Blossomland Lift Bridge Operational and Custodial Services
ATTACHMENT A-V
BRIDGE OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
A. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
a. The purpose and scope of this attachment is to set forth standards for employment of persons who operate the bascule bridge. These standards are established to protect the public safety, and promote efficiency in land and water transportation.
B. QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT AS A BRIDGE OPERATOR
a. Physical Requirements:
i. Corrected vision 20/40 or better.
ii. Be able to distinguish red, yellow and green colors.
iii. Must be able to hear frequencies from 500 to 6,000 Hertz + 15 Db and the overall hearing sensitivity must be able to resolve no less than - 50 Db in a normal situations. A voice communication test will be used for screening. A hearing test shall be required when the screening test is failed.
iv. Must be able to climb bridge stairs and ladders (on-site test).
v. Must be drug free (in accordance with Federal Drug Free Work Place Act of 1988, PL 100-690).
vi. Must be capable of hand cranking bridge gates (on-site test).
vii. Must be capable of carrying and placing traffic control devices (approximately thirty (30) pounds).
b. Must have a local telephone for emergency contact.
c. Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
C. SKILLS, EDUCATION AND ABILITY
a. Must be able to read and comprehend MDOT and United States Coast Guard manuals, rules, regulations and procedures (classroom and on-site testing).
b. Must be able to keep logs and records in accordance with MDOT procedures in correct, legible English.
c. Must be able to effectively communicate in English on the VHF marine radio.
d. Must be able to follow instructions.
e. Must be able to perform minor maintenance on structures (on-site test).
f. Must have certification as Trained Bridge Operator. Operators working on more than one bridge must be trained on each structure. Training is valid for twenty-four (24) months for a specific bridge.
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