Hydrographic Survey for Bridge No. 00639R P&W RR over CT River, Middletown

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a comprehensive hydrographic survey related to Bridge No. 00639R, which is the Providence and Worcester Railroad bridge crossing the Connecticut River between Middletown and Portland (State Project No. 82-317). The procurement involves performing a detailed bathymetric survey in the vicinity of the proposed bridge project, with specific deliverables including survey files, technical reports, and comprehensive mapping of underwater conditions. The solicitation includes four distinct line items: a bathymetric survey (to be priced as a lump sum), survey file and report preparation (lump sum), mobilization and demobilization for water-based operations (lump sum), and 10 hours of standby time (to be priced hourly). The bid period is structured with a start date of August 8, 2024, and a closing date of August 29, 2024, at 5:00 PM EDT, with a vendor question and answer period running from August 9 to August 23, 2024. Interested vendors must submit comprehensive pricing for all four line items, with contact inquiries directed to Rachelle Clark of CHA Solutions, who can be reached at rachelleclark@chasolutions.com or 860-241-5521.

The solicitation appears to be an open competitive bid with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and there are no explicit limitations on the types of organizations that can respond to the invitation to bid. The procurement documents do not specify a total estimated contract value or provide a specific budget range for the project. Two supplementary documents are referenced with the solicitation: "82-317_BathymetryCableMappingRFP.pdf" and "82-317_BathymetryRFP_Addendum1.pdf", which may contain additional technical specifications. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the individual vendor. The project is located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, and involves a hydrographic survey to support infrastructure assessment and potential bridge reconstruction or maintenance planning.