Underwater Bridge Inspection Services

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Underwater Bridge Inspection Services. The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, traffic control, travel, dive plans, and incidentals necessary to provide periodic safety inspections of the underwater elements of state and local agency bridges as defined by the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The contractor must provide qualified inspection divers, related dive support crew, and equipment to perform Underwater Element Condition Assessments of bridges and related structures across multiple jurisdictions in California. The contract will be for an initial 3-year term with two 1-year renewal options. Proposals are due by November 21, 2024, and the anticipated award date is November 29, 2024.

The solicitation is open to all qualified contractors, and there are no set-aside designations. Contractors and any subcontractors must have valid ADCI certifications, but ADCI membership is preferred but not required. The anticipated contract value is $2,070,000, and the contractor will be required to adjust labor rates annually per prevailing wage increases. Contractors must also comply with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirements and submit certifications regarding California civil rights laws, the Darfur Contracting Act, and the Iran Contracting Act. No incumbent contractor information is provided.