SDDOT Underwater Inspections of Statewide Structures

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #23RFP8615 seeking a qualified consultant to perform underwater inspections of 164 statewide bridge structures. The procurement requires experienced diving teams to conduct comprehensive Level I and Level II underwater structural inspections, including basic scour investigations for substructural elements. Key deliverables include detailed photographic documentation, comprehensive reports, and a contour map of the channel bottom extending a minimum of 200 feet upstream and downstream of each structure's facade. Proposals are due by May 3, 2023, with an anticipated award decision and contract negotiation scheduled for May 17, 2023. The contract term will run from July 3, 2023, to January 12, 2024. SDDOT will evaluate proposals based on the consultant's expertise, capabilities, resources, and previous experience with similar underwater inspection projects. Respondents must possess a Certificate of Authorization to practice engineering in South Dakota and provide extensive documentation of qualifications, past performance, and proposed personnel.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The RFP does not indicate incumbent vendors or provide specific budget ranges for the project. Consultants are required to demonstrate substantial technical expertise in underwater bridge structural inspections, with a focus on comprehensive assessment methodologies. While a precise award value is not specified, the scope involves inspecting 164 structures statewide, suggesting a significant project investment. Potential respondents will need to demonstrate robust diving capabilities, advanced underwater inspection technologies, and extensive experience in bridge infrastructure assessment. The project requires sophisticated equipment and highly trained diving teams capable of performing detailed structural evaluations in underwater environments across South Dakota's transportation infrastructure.