Ottawa County Port Clinton #26-009

Ottawa County Seeks 2026 Bridge Inspection and Load Rating Services

Ottawa County Engineer's Office in Ohio is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive bridge inspection and load rating services for its 2026 bridge inspection cycle. - Government Buyer: - Ottawa County Engineer's Office, Oak Harbor, Ohio - Services Requested: - Field inspection and documentation of approximately 101 in-service bridges (91 routine, 10 fracture critical) - Bridge load rating analyses for new or deteriorating structures - Data entry and reporting using the AssetWise system - Development of maintenance recommendations and coordination with the County Engineer's Office - Requirements: - Firms must be prequalified in ODOT Level 1 Bridge Inspection and Bridge Load Rating categories - Inspections must comply with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) standards - Services include a variety of bridge types: prestressed concrete box beams, trusses, concrete culverts, steel arches, concrete tee beams, steel beams, concrete slabs, steel girders, steel culverts, and prestressed box beam/tee beam combinations - Strict adherence to communication protocols and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act - Payment is hourly, based on actual work and equipment use, with no fee escalation during the contract term - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to any qualified consulting firm meeting prequalification requirements

Description

The Ottawa County Engineer’s office is requesting qualified, interested parties to submit Letters of Interest for 2025 Bridge Inspection Services. The work includes field bridge inspections, bridge load ratings, recording inspection findings, and coordination with the Ottawa County Engineers Office. Responses are due by 4:00 p.m. local time on May 15, 2026, and must be submitted to the Ottawa County Engineer’s Office in Oak Harbor, Ohio. The selected consultant will be authorized by June 2026 and must comply with federal and state requirements for bridge inspection and load rating services.

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