Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Inspection Services

Description

The City of Santa Cruz owns and maintains a network of 10 bicycle and pedestrian bridges of varying age, design, and construction type. These structures are critical to public safety and mobility. The city seeks professional engineering services to assess structural conditions, identify deficiencies, and recommend maintenance or rehabilitation actions. The selected Consultant shall perform various tasks and prepare deliverables such as inspection reports, photo documentation, and other deliverables as deemed necessary by the city. The city is soliciting proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide this service within its jurisdiction on a two-year rotation, with half the bridges inspected annually. There are currently 10 bicycle-pedestrian bridges in the city (See Attachment 1). The selected consultant shall perform inspections in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards. The contract will run for two years with a two-year renewal option.The anticipated schedule for the RFP review and award process is from May 19, 2026, to contract award in July 2026.