Engineering Services Bridge Inspections & Overweight Permits

The City of Suffolk has issued solicitation RFP#27040-AG to secure a VDOT pre-qualified firm for an annual contract providing engineering services. The scope of work includes structural inspections of various bridges, traffic control device structures, and overhead signs, as well as the review of overweight vehicle permits. Bridge inspections must adhere to National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and VDOT requirements, including the use of non-destructive evaluation methods for fracture critical members and fatigue prone details. Additionally, the contractor may provide bridge repair design services, which are capped at 50,000 dollars per project. Proposals are evaluated based on four equally weighted criteria: the qualifications and experience of key personnel, the availability of support resources, the quality of prior work, and the proposed operational plan. The selection process involves a preliminary ranking to create a short-list, followed by interviews to determine the firm in the best interest of the City. Selected consultants must provide a Quality Assurance/Quality Control plan and certified inspectors familiar with FHWA and VDOT standards. Payment is issued within 45 days of service receipt or invoice rendering, with a maximum late payment interest rate of one percent per month. All proposals must be submitted electronically by December 2, 2026, and include certifications regarding minority business status, drug-free workplace compliance, and the absence of conflicts of interest.