Professional Engineering Services for Route 99 and Route 789 Bridge Replacement Projects

The Town of Pulaski is requesting expressions of interest for professional engineering services for two bridge replacement projects—Route 99 over Peak Creek and Route 789 over Thornspring Branch—with EOIs due July 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Short-listed offerors will be notified by July 17, with interviews and technical presentations scheduled for the week of July 20 and final selection on July 31, 2026.

The scope encompasses surveying, geotechnical analysis, environmental reviews and permitting, structural analysis and design, construction administration and inspection, and cost estimation for both bridges. All work must be developed using design and drafting systems compatible with Town of Pulaski automated systems (Open Roads Designer, AutoCAD) and comply with Town of Pulaski Specifications and Standard Details, VDOT, and FHWA requirements and guidelines. Key personnel identified in the EOI must remain committed throughout the procurement and contract duration, with any changes requiring written approval from the Town of Pulaski Project Manager.

The contract is project-specific with an anticipated duration of 48 months and is structured as a single award. Compensation is lump sum and actual costs based on fixed billable rates, with overhead rates established through audit by a cognizant government agency or independent CPA firm in compliance with FAR Part 31. An escalation rate of 2.5% applies to year one and 5% to year two, with subsequent years following VDOT's published escalation rates. Funding sources include Federal-Aid, State-Aid, and Local Funds. The DBE goal is 0% and the SWaM goal is 0%.

All offerors must register with eVA and comply with Virginia State Corporation Commission and Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations requirements. Federal certifications including debarment certifications and Title VI nondiscrimination provisions are required. Contract execution is anticipated by September 1, 2026.