Structural access/rigging services and MPT services for nbis inspections of various state-owned structures located in penndot district 1-0

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI), on behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), is procuring structural access and rigging services along with maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT) support for National Bridge Inspection System (NBIS) inspections of 18 state-owned structures located in PennDOT District 1-0. The project encompasses inspections scheduled between April 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026, with services including provision of a 60-foot under-bridge inspection crane with two rotating turrets and minimum three-person capacity bucket, a 45-foot articulating bucket truck, an equipment truck with generators and ladders, shadow vehicles, and comprehensive traffic control measures strictly in accordance with PennDOT Publication 213 (April 2022). All equipment must be maintained in like-new condition, with under-bridge inspection cranes requiring current ANSI/SAIA A92 Standards certification and manufacturer safety inspection documentation submitted with the bid. Eligible contractors must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of documented experience providing MPT and inspection support services on comparable PennDOT projects of similar size and complexity, with references including contact persons and phone numbers from previous projects. Pricing is structured as daily rates for individual equipment and services, with detailed line items for each of the 18 named bridges and three contingent "as-directed" service days; crews must provide eight-hour daily staffing including equipment operators and a minimum three-person traffic control team, with subsistence and travel costs included in daily rates. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PennBid Program (www.pennbid.net) no later than 10:00 AM EST on Friday, February 27, 2026, with bid review and award occurring on the same date; GPI will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder that meets contract specifications and reserves the right to reject any or all bids deemed not in conformance with bid requirements.

The solicitation documents do not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors for this procurement. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the available documentation; however, potential bidders should note that payment is contingent upon GPI's receipt of reimbursement from PennDOT, and invoices must provide itemized breakdowns by bridge location with equipment, traffic control, and service subtotals clearly identified. GPI reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities based on actual needs, and failure to comply with traffic control requirements in strict accordance with PennDOT Publication 213 or general contract requirements may result in immediate contract termination. The complete bid package, including specific bridge locations with maps, photographs, and approach/elevation documentation, is available at no cost via PennBid. All interested contractors should review the 21MB bid package document (1-E06093 - Inspection Services Bid Package - PennBid.pdf) prior to submission to ensure full compliance with all technical specifications and administrative requirements.