Specifications for National Bridge Inventory ("SNBI") Services

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is soliciting proposals for Specifications for National Bridge Inventory (SNBI) Services through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP# S-73000-00013359). The procurement seeks professional engineering consultants to provide comprehensive bridge inspection services across seven geographic regions in Oregon, with an anticipated award of seven separate contracts. Proposers must have at least one Registered Civil Engineer and one Bridge Inspection Team Leader, and demonstrate capabilities in collecting detailed bridge infrastructure data, performing structural inspections, and reporting findings using standardized coding methods. The services include traffic control, project management, and seasonal bridge inspections designed to maximize efficiency during low stream or canal flows. Proposals will be evaluated and scored on multiple criteria, including understanding of services, project team qualifications, capabilities, supporting resources, and proposal clarity, with a maximum possible score of 220 points. The proposal submission deadline is October 15, 2025, with proposals to be submitted through the OregonBuys electronic procurement system. Contracts are expected to be effective by October 2025 and will last approximately four years, funded by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds.

While there is no specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for this solicitation, ODOT maintains an overall DBE participation goal of 15.37% for federally funded contracts. The RFP allows proposers to include subcontractors for specialty work, provided they can demonstrate the ability to self-perform core bridge inspection services. Proposers must meet strict qualification requirements, including providing professional liability insurance, maintaining detailed records, and complying with federal and state regulations such as Title VI non-discrimination provisions and workforce requirements. Firms must also verify they are not debarred, suspended, or ineligible for public contracts, and must complete conflict of interest disclosures. The contract will be structured as a fixed-price agreement with a total not-to-exceed amount to be negotiated, covering labor, overhead, expenses, and potential contingency tasks. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the available documents, the compensation will be determined through negotiation after the proposal evaluation process.