Planning Services – Culvert Condition Assessment

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is soliciting engineering consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive culvert condition assessment across its infrastructure. The project involves evaluating approximately 65,000 linear feet of existing video footage and 4,730 linear feet of untelevised culvert assets, with the primary objective of performing NASSCO PACP-compliant condition assessments for all culvert assets. Proposals must be submitted electronically through MMSD's Bonfire Procurement Portal by 10:00 a.m. central time on November 13, 2025. A pre-proposal presentation will be posted by October 22, 2025, with a virtual vendor Q&A meeting scheduled for October 27, 2025. The contract is expected to be completed by December 12, 2025, with a Notice to Proceed anticipated for January 5, 2026. Evaluation criteria will focus on implementation approach, firm qualifications, project manager credentials, and other technical factors, with the contract awarded to the highest-rated proposer. Interested firms must demonstrate expertise in culvert pipe condition assessment and provide detailed information about their qualifications, project approach, and key personnel.

The procurement includes specific Small, Veteran, Women, and Minority Business Enterprise (S/W/MBE) participation goals, requiring 5% for small or veteran-owned businesses, 2% for women-owned businesses, and 13% for minority business enterprises, with an overall target of 20% S/W/MBE participation. The project is located in Milwaukee County, specifically involving the Mattoon Village jurisdiction in Wisconsin. Proposing firms must have a local office presence and provide comprehensive documentation of their capabilities. The District has allocated a budget range of $90,000 to $100,000 for this project, which includes all contingencies and estimated costs. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears to be a specialized engineering services contract focused on infrastructure assessment. The comprehensive evaluation process will ensure that the selected firm has the technical expertise and local understanding necessary to complete the culvert condition assessment effectively and efficiently.