City of Gibraltar Annual Bridge Inspection Program

The City of Gibraltar, located in Michigan, is seeking proposals from experienced engineering firms for an Annual Bridge Inspection Program covering the years 2024-2026. The procurement involves professional engineering services for comprehensive bridge inspections, including annual above and below water assessments, bridge load rating analysis, and scour analysis for eight bridges within the city's jurisdiction. Specific deliverables include underwater inspections for three structures and routine inspections for three structures in 2024, with potential additional engineering support for bridge construction, design, contracting, bidding, project management, and permitting. Proposers must submit an original and four bound copies, along with an electronic copy, in a sealed envelope by Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time. The evaluation criteria will consider adherence to RFP instructions, past experience, qualifications of professional personnel, proposal cost, locality, and previous experience with the city. Qualified firms must demonstrate expertise in bridge engineering, have appropriate professional certifications, and provide detailed pricing for various inspection types and hourly rate structures.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be subject to City Council approval, with a typical review process taking 2-4 weeks, and includes an escalation clause allowing minimal cost adjustments (with increases over 1% annually subject to additional scrutiny). While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the proposal requires detailed pricing forms with unit costs for different inspection types and additional services. The city reserves the right to reject any proposals and will negotiate contract terms with the selected consultant. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no specific requirements noted for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The procurement appears to be an open competitive process seeking the most qualified engineering firm to perform critical bridge inspection and related engineering services for the City of Gibraltar.