Bridge Inspection and Assessment - Prescott NF

Project ID: 127EAX26Q0013 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	USFS Region 5: Pacific Southwest Region
Deadline	03/27/26
Posted	03/05/26
Estimated Value	$15,000 - $30,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	Small Business
NAICS	541330 - Engineering Services
PSC	C213 - Architect And Engineering- General: Inspection (Non-Construction)
Location	Crown King, AZ United States

Description

Primary Latest Change

The Prescott National Forest requires 1) the safety inspection of three bridges in accordance with the March 2022 Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI) and all its references and 2) load ratings in accordance with AASHTOs Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE), 3rd ed., 2018. Questions are required to be submitted through email to the Contracting Officer at blaine.greenwalt@usda.gov and are due no later than March 20th, 2026, 3:00 PM Pacific Time. No questions will be accepted after this date and time. Offers or responses to the solicitation (include the solicitation number in the name of the document) should be sent to the contracting officer by email; blaine.greenwalt@usda.gov before the date and time listed in Block 8.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Prescott National Forest, part of the USDA Forest Service, is seeking to conduct safety inspections and load ratings for three bridges as part of its infrastructure maintenance and safety assurance efforts. This solicitation aims to ensure compliance with the March 2022 Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI) and AASHTO’s Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE), 3rd edition, 2018. Work Details The contractor will perform the following tasks: 1) Conduct safety inspections of three bridges in accordance with the March 2022 Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI) and all its references. 2) Perform load ratings in accordance with AASHTO’s Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE), 3rd ed., 2018. The work includes providing a two-person inspection team with one qualified bridge inspector meeting the requirements of a Bridge Inspection Team Leader (BITL). The BITL must be present during field inspections and sign the inspection report. Inspections must include detailed reports on dimensions, conditions, deficiencies, and recommended repairs. The contractor must also utilize both destructive and non-destructive techniques to assess hidden reinforcement patterns in concrete slabs. Load ratings must be performed by or under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer and reported along with all assumptions used in calculations. Period of Performance The period of performance is from April 3, 2026, to July 2, 2026, with work required to commence within 90 calendar days after receiving the signed award. Place of Performance The contract will be performed at various locations within the Prescott National Forest.

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