Merx #RFQ-ETS-BHS 26-27-0001

Structural Monitoring Services for Winnipeg Steel Girder Bridge Using DiTeSt SMARTape II System

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure is seeking bids for a four-year contract to continue structural monitoring of one girder line on a major steel girder bridge in Winnipeg, with possible two one-year extensions. - Government Buyer: - Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, Bridges & Highway Structures Branch - OEMs and Vendors: - DiTeSt (manufacturer of SMARTape II Strain Sensor and related monitoring components) - Products/Services Requested: - Use and maintenance of existing DiTeSt SMARTape II Strain Sensor system, including Dual Reading Unit, Multiple Channel Optical Switch, and DiView Data Management Software - Structural monitoring services: system review, repair, and upgrade; continuous real-time monitoring; data collection, storage (with 15-year redundancy), analysis, and monthly/annual reporting - Weekly visual inspections using cameras or poles (no underbridge crane provided for these inspections) - Maintenance, troubleshooting, and user training - All analysis and reports must be reviewed by a senior engineer registered in Manitoba with at least 15 years of experience - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Monitoring system must detect strain, cracks, and abnormal stresses - Data must be stored redundantly for at least 15 years - Weekly inspections required if sensor/system malfunctions - No specific underbridge access equipment provided for inspections

Description

Manitoba Transportation & Infrastructure (MTI) is seeking bids for the continuation of monitoring one girder line of a 258 m long steel girder seven span bridge using the existing structural monitoring system. The contract is for a fixed period of four years starting May 2026, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. The work includes review and repair of the existing system, data collection, storage, monitoring, interpretation, analysis, monthly reporting, maintenance of system components, and user training. The monitoring services must be conducted by a senior engineer with at least 15 years of experience and registration in Manitoba.

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