C04 SOW R4 2026 NSTM Bridge Inspections.docx

R4 2026 NSTM and Routine Bridge Inspection Task Order Revised 3/23/2026 R4 2026 NSTM and Routine Bridge Inspection Task Order Forest Service, Region 4

PART I – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SECTION A – SOLICITATION

Primary Contacts:

TBD

Contract Specialist

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B-2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Base Bid Items

ITEM

NO.

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

When preparing a bid, in the unit price, include the cost for the inspection, the cost for the report, and all other costs associated with and incidental to performing the inspection and preparing the inspection report including, but not limited to, the following: prework activities, transportation, per diem, traffic control, access equipment, inspection equipment, specialized personnel, safety equipment, incidental supplies, photographs, report preparation/reproduction/distribution, and coordination of the work with the Forest Service and other personnel.

Contract Performance Period: Estimated Start time is May 1, 2025 for planning and field work. Completion date is December 31, 2026.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C1 Project Summary

The intent of this Task Order is to perform and document routine road bridge inspections and non-redundant steel tension member (NSTM) road bridge inspections. Assume all references to Fracture Critical or Fracture Critical Member are the same as referring to NSTM or Non-redundant Steel Tension Member.

C2 Project Location

All bridges are within the Forest Service (FS) Intermountain Region (Region 4) National Forests in Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. See attached bridge inspection list. Coordination may be necessary with the following Forest contacts to ensure that proposed inspection schedules align with expected access:

1. Regional Office Contacts – Chad Porter, 801-695-8249, chad.porter@usda.gov, Tyrone Stone, 208-201-0309, tyrone.stone@usda.gov

2. Caribou-Targhee NF Contact – Jon Wheeler, 208-541-1114, jonathan.wheeler2@usda.gov

3. Boise NF Contact – Ryan Shaul, 208-859-5731, ryan.shaul@usda.gov

4. Bridger-Teton NF Contacts – Hubert Morrison, 307-739-5522, hubert.morrison@usda.gov; Katy Bilisoly, 307-739-5441, katy.bilisoly@usda.gov

5. Payette NF Contact – Ben Dreier, 208-315-7584, ben.dreier@usda.gov

6. Salmon-Challis NF Contact – Steffan Wilcox, 406-596-2382, steffan.wilcox@usda.gov

7. Sawtooth NF Contact – Kevin Duchow, 208-737-3318, kevin.duchow@usda.gov

C3 Personnel Qualifications:

Perform all work under this contract by or under the direct supervision of a Professional Structural or Civil Engineer, licensed in the respective states, with experience performing routine and NSTM inspections.

C3.1: Submittal: See Section C5

C4 SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFICATIONS

C4.1 General Specifications

1. Conduct the bridge inspection work in conformance with the Codes listed in the MATOC Contract and as follows:

a. Federal Highway Administration Publication No. FHWA-HIF-22-017, Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI); March 2022, including errata.

a. USDA Forest Service, Bridge Inspection Guide (BIG) Version 3.1-INTERIM 2024

b. USDA Forest Service Bridge Inspection Database: AssetIntelTM inspectX™ C4.2 General Requirements

1. Refer to Attachments for list of Inspections

a. Attachment A1 – R4 FY2026 NSTM bridge inspection list (for NSTM and concurrent Routine Inspections)

2. Submit a preliminary inspection schedule at least 45 days before commencement of field inspection activities. When possible, submit any changes to the inspection schedule at least 14 days before the corresponding inspections. Include proposed traffic control and potential bridge closures as part of the inspection schedule.

3. Provide a weekly update to the COR of any inspections completed that week and the date they were completed.

4. For all NSTM inspections and concurrent routine inspections (Attachment A1) perform work prior to 24 months plus 30 days past the date of last inspection (NSTM and Routine), with preference to performing work in the same month as previous inspections.

5. Submit all completed Routine and NSTM inspection reports for approval in inspectX within 45 days of the inspection. Allow 21 days for Forest Service review and finalize the inspection within 15 days of receiving the review comments.

6. Expect close coordination with local Forest Service offices. Closely communicate with the COR or technical representative during the performance of all field activities including scheduling and field inspection and anticipated traffic control.

C4.3 CLIN 001a & 001b: Road Bridge Non-redundant Steel Tension Member Inspection with concurrent Routine Inspection

1. Refer to the BIG guidebook for level of inspection criteria.

2. Document the NSTM inspection by completing a new NSTM report. Use the Fracture Critical or NSTM Inspection Plan or previous Fracture Critical or NSTM Inspection Report to guide the inspection. Additional tables and figures will likely be necessary to properly document the inspection. See the previous report for an example.

3. Document the Routine bridge inspection by completing a new report. Use the Forest Service inspection database- inspectX for reporting (see Section C6 Deliverables). Document the condition of bridge members and components as outlined in the BIG guidebook including the stream profile measurements. The judgement of the consultant will be needed regarding the effectiveness of performing stream profile measurements on high bridges and very fast flowing streams, and reasoning should be stated in the routine inspection report.

4. Critical Findings: Contact the COR and/or Forest contact immediately or as soon as reasonably possible if, in the opinion of the Bridge Inspection Team Leader, a Critical Finding is identified. After consultation, if a critical finding is justified, complete and submit the routine inspection report along with a Critical Finding Report within 24 hours of the discussion.

5. Consultant is responsible for all road signs, cones, and personnel necessary to comply with MUTCD standards for road closures. The bridge list identifies traffic control measures for bridges if an Under Bridge Inspection Truck (UBIT) is utilized. Limit bridge closure such that vehicle delay will be less than 30 minutes unless otherwise approved by the COR and Forest contact.

6. Submittals: See Section C5

7. Deliverables: See Section C6

C5 SUBMITTALS

1. Submit a Traffic Control Plan for approval. Allow 7 days for CO review of document.

2. Submit a Safety Plan 14 days before beginning field inspection work.

3. Submit, for approval, the following certifications and individual qualifications. Allow 7 days for CO review of personnel:

a. Bridge Inspection Team Leader

b. Non-redundant Steel Tension Member Inspector

C6 DELIVERABLES

C6.1 General

1. Submit inspection reports into the AssetIntelTM inspectX™ bridge management system for approval according to Forest Service submittal procedures. Enter relevant information into the Inspection, Sketch (if appropriate), Files (if appropriate), and Photo Log sections. In the Inventory section, ensure that the SNBI Geometric Data fields, SNBI Span Set fields, and SNBI Substructure Set fields are entered. Entering the following data is NOT required as part of this task order: Highway Features; Waterway Features; Railroad Features; and USFS-specific data in the Inventory section.

2. Submit electronic documents- other than documents uploaded to the Files tab of the inspectX inspection- into the designated shared Forest Service Pinyon A&E folder or by another approved method.

C6.2 Non-redundant Steel Tension Member Inspection Reports and Concurrent Routine Inspection Reports

1. Attach supplemental NSTM inspection documents to the inspectX Files section of the inspection report.

2. If appropriate, attach supplemental inspection documents (such as load rating geometry, external sketches, or other information) to the inspectX Files section of the inspection report.

SECTION G-1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/SERVICES (AGAR 452.245-70)(APR 2012)

When it is available, the following information will be furnished upon request.

1. Previous Routine Inspection Report

2. Previous NSTM Inspection Plans

3. Previous NSTM Inspection Reports

4. USDA, Forest Service, Bridge Inspection Guidebook (BIG)

5. USDA, Forest Service, Bridge Inspection Team Leader Certification form

6. USDA, Forest Service, NSTM Inspection Team Leader Certification form

Use previous inspection comments to monitor previously identified issues. Ensure new issues are documented. Also ensure that any previous comments that have been resolved are noted, so the report is fresh.

SECTION J – ATTACHMENTS

The following information will be furnished:

1. inspectX access instructions, if applicable.

2. Attachments 1: Bridge/Structures Listings by inspection type and/or unit, including identifying information such as structure number and location.