C--BIADOT Bridge Assessment Services

Solicitation 140A1621R0015 is a negotiated Request for Proposal issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Transportation for professional bridge assessment services. The primary objective is to update the National Bridge Inventory by conducting inspections of approximately 1,000 in-service bridges owned by the BIA and various tribal governments. These services must adhere to the National Bridge Inspection Standards and the BIADOT Bridge Inspection Handbook 2020 to ensure structural safety and regulatory compliance. The contract structure consists of one base year and four option years, with a potential six-month extension, totaling a maximum period of 66 months. The scope of work involves providing all necessary labor, materials, and transportation to perform routine and fracture critical inspections across multiple states and tribal entities. Selection is based on the Brooks Act and FAR Part 36, focusing on the qualifications of the firm rather than price. Evaluation criteria include professional qualifications in civil, geotechnical, and structural engineering, specialized experience, capacity to perform the work, and past performance. Offerors are required to submit SF-330 forms and may provide Indian Economic Enterprise Representation to certify status under the Buy Indian Act.