Request for Professional Engineering Services-Feasibility Study for the replacement of the Metcalf Street Bridge Project No. ALL-C.R. 270-4.23

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**** LEGAL NOTICE **** REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ALL-C.R. 270-4.23 (METCALF STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT FEASIBILITY STUDY) The Allen County Engineer will be selecting an engineering firm to perform a Feasibility Study for the replacement of the Metcalf Street Bridge located over the Norfolk Southern Railroad, 0.15 mile north of W 4th Street in Lima, OH. Project Description: The Metcalf Street Bridge was originally built in 1923 as a grade separation over the railyard and carried a streetcar track along the center of the roadway. In 1957 the streetcar line was removed and the deck was replaced with a new concrete deck. The route on the bridge was once designated as U.S. 25 (South Dixie Highway) before U.S. 25 was combined with I-75 in the 1960’s at which point the bridge became the joint responsibility of Allen County and the City of Lima. In 1970, the structure underwent minor rehabilitation, then a major rehabilitation in 1989 and another minor rehabilitation again in 2007. In 2022 the route containing the structure was put on the National Highway System (NHS). A recent inspection produced a “Poor” (4) rating appraisal and the bridge is now posted for Ohio Legal Loads. The poor general appraisal combined with a deck area of over 15,000 ft2 (15,763.4 ft2) qualifies the bridge for the Local Major Bridge Program, which can provide federal funds for replacement. To apply for this funding a feasibility study is required. Project Scope: Conduct a Feasibility Study to determine the proposed replacement structure type considering environmental impacts, right-of-way, railroad issues, roadway alignment (existing alignment creates a larger span vs. a lesserskewed railroad crossing minimizing span length), maintenance of traffic, cost of construction, minimization of future maintenance and inspection costs, etc. All alternatives analyzed must include a cost of construction that can be submitted with the Major Bridge Program funding application. The following prequalification requirements must be met by the consultant: • • Non-Complex Roadway Design Level 2 Bridge Design The project shall be completed by August 31, 2027. Submittals Engineering firms interested in being considered for this selection must submit a Letter of Interest conforming to the attached “Letter of Interest Form”.