0025 Q&A

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RFP 2026-0025 Q&A Q: Are the meeting minutes or a recording from the pre-bid meeting available? If so, could you please provide access to them? A: Meeting minutes or a recording are not available. Q: Is there an opportunity for a site visit? A: Yes Q: Please provide the latest inspection reports, element-level condition data, photographs, load ratings, repair histories, and any prior testing for each bridge. A: As mentioned during the pre-bid meeting the recent reports have not been received from the BIA. Q: What specific observed deterioration or inspection findings resulted in each bridge being selected for this project? A: This is what we are wanting to find out to proceed with any potential work that will need to be done. Q: Has PBPN established preliminary defect quantities or anticipated repair types for any of the six bridges? A: Once the information is received from the consultant, then yes we will move forward. Q: Please confirm the structural type of B255. The RFP identifies it as a concrete slab bridge, while the National Bridge Inventory identifies it as a steel multi-beam/girder bridge with a concrete deck. A: This is a concrete bridge. Q: Is the selected engineering firm expected to perform supplemental testing such as GPR, infrared testing, or coring, or only recommend whether it is needed? If testing is required, may it be treated as an owner-authorized additional service? A: If they need to do a GPR then yes or they can recommend that it be done – recommendation from them. May bidders divide the guaranteed budget into fixed-fee base services, allowances, and unit-rate optional services. A: Bidders can submit a budget solution as they see fit based on the scope of work. Is the engineering firm responsible for furnishing and operating traffic control during inspections, or only developing traffic-control plans for the repair project? A: Traffic control will not be needed during visit to bridges. Q: Can the Owner provide the most recent bridge inspection reports for the six bridges to assist proposers in preparing a more accurate and complete proposal? A: Like we said on the phone call we do not have the most recent inspection for 2026 Q: Can the Owner provide any available as-built drawings for the six bridges to assist proposers in preparing their repair approach and fee proposal? A: Unfortunately, this information is not available.