Master Services Agreement for Bridge Inspection Services

Seminole County is seeking proposals for a Master Services Agreement for Bridge Inspection Services from engineering firms experienced in bridge inspections and prequalified by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in categories 5.1 and 5.3 for conventional and complex bridge inspections. The solicitation targets inspection services for 55 bridges and box culverts with openings less than 20 feet wide, including pedestrian, trail, and bridges not previously inspected by FDOT. The scope of services requires comprehensive bridge inspections, load rating analyses, scour evaluations, and fracture critical inspections to comply with federal and state standards. Proposal submissions are due by July 24, 2024, at 12:00 am through the county's e-Procurement Portal. The evaluation process will score proposals based on four criteria: Qualifications of Personnel & Firm (35 points), Project Understanding/Project Approach (35 points), Similar Work Experience (25 points), and Location of Firm (5 points). The lead inspector must be a Certified Bridge Inspector or able to become certified by the contract's execution.

The contract does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The Master Services Agreement will be a three-year contract with the potential for three successive one-year renewals. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the agreement allows for compensation on either a Fixed Fee or Time Basis Method. Insurance requirements are substantial, including Professional Liability coverage of a minimum $5 million, Commercial General Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Business Auto Policy. The consultant must use the E-Verify system to verify work authorization status of new employees and will be responsible for obtaining necessary certifications from subcontractors. The contract includes provisions for comprehensive reporting, quality control, and documentation, with requirements for generating Comprehensive Inventory Database Records (CIDR), detailed photographic documentation, and immediate reporting of critical structural issues.