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Action on Resolution 21-026, a Bridge Reinspection Program Resolution for use with South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) Retainer Contracts.
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Summary:
This resolution will authorize the City to retain the services of Civil Design Inc. for the City of Brookings Bridge Reinspection Program for 2021.
Background:
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) manages the Bridge Inspection Program as part of the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Program. All bridges and box culverts in the program are required to be inspected at intervals not to exceed two years, with the exception of reinforced concrete box culverts that meet specific criteria. The City of Brookings has three bridges and one box culvert in the program which are scheduled for inspection in 2021 (see attached map).
The City follows the NBIS standards so Federal Bridge Replacement Funds can be utilized to hire consultants for the inspections. The SDDOT will secure the federal approvals and make the payments to Civil Design, Inc. for the inspection services. The SDDOT also provides for 80% funding for the inspection and the City provides the 20% match, which will be paid out of the Drainage Fund. The average cost of the inspection is approximately $5,000, with the City match being approximately $1,000.
The City is recommending Civil Design, Inc. as the consultant for this project. Civil Design, Inc. has been performing the Brookings bridge inspections since 2017 and their staff is very familiar with the structures. This resolution will authorize the SDDOT to enter into a contract with Civil Design Inc. for the 2019 bridge inspection program for Brookings.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.
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