Title
2024 City Bridge Inspection Contract
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract for $1,044,756 with WSP USA, Inc. for the inspection of bridges that qualify for federal funds administered by the North Carolina Department of Transportation,
B. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Municipal Agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to inspect 188 city-maintained bridges and culverts in the amount of $1,044,756, and
C. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $1,044,756 from the North Carolina Department of Transportation for bridge inspections.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Debbie Smith, Transportation
David Smith, Transportation
Anthony Tagliaferri, Transportation
Explanation
* The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) mandates that bridges and culverts be inspected every two years.
* Bridges are inspected for structural adequacy, safety, and functionality.
* Bridges that are greater than 20 feet in length qualify for federal reimbursement of 100 percent of the cost of inspections.
* The North Carolina Department of Transportation administers the reimbursement process on behalf of FHWA and requires multiple agreements and contracts that must be approved by the City Council.
* On November 9, 2023, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); seven responses were received.
* WSP USA Inc. best meets the city's needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
* Over the next two years, City Council will see contracts for the design and construction of needed repairs related to these inspection contracts.
* The contract with WSP USA, Inc. is for the inspection of 188 city-maintained bridges that qualify for federal reimbursement. The total cost for inspections is $1,044,756.
* FHWA will reimburse the city for 100 percent of the total cost of inspections.
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