Alaska Online Public Notices #26-21-214666

As-Needed Large Bridge Inspection, Load Rating, and Engineering Services for Three Major Alaska Railroad Bridges

The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) is seeking qualified firms to provide as-needed large bridge inspection, load rating, and engineering services for three major steel railway bridges in Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC), Supply Management Office - Bridges Covered: - Bridge 264.1 (Little Su) over the Susitna River near Talkeetna - Bridge 284.2 (Hurricane) at Hurricane Gulch between Talkeetna and Denali - Bridge 413.7 (Mears) over the Tanana River near Nenana - Products/Services Requested: - Large bridge inspection and load rating services for all three bridges - Field inspections, structural assessments, load calculations, and reporting - Load rating analyses per 2019 AREMA standards for various traffic loads - Sealed engineering reports by a licensed Structural Engineer in Alaska - Preliminary engineering, final design, and construction phase services - Development of design concepts, repair alternatives, and construction documents - Engineer of Record services during construction (RFIs, submittal reviews, as-built approvals) - Rehabilitation work (as described in project fact sheets): - Repair and rehabilitation of steel truss and girder spans - Concrete spall repairs, installation of maintenance platforms, pier stabilization, erosion control, and bearing realignment/replacement - Quantities: - Services cover three major bridges, with specific rehabilitation tasks outlined for each - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All load rating analyses must comply with 2019 AREMA Manual - Engineering deliverables must be sealed by a licensed Structural Engineer in Alaska - Work includes both inspection/engineering and potential construction phase support - Projects are funded primarily by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) with ARRC matching funds - Multi-year contract structure: initial two-year term with up to three one-year extensions (max five years) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or proprietary vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified engineering firms with bridge inspection and design expertise - Locations: - Work performed at Bridge 264.1 (Little Su), Bridge 284.2 (Hurricane), and Bridge 413.7 (Mears), with contracting office at 327 West Ship Creek Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska

Description

The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide as-needed Large Bridge Inspection and Load Rating Services for three specific bridges: Bridge 264.1 (Little Su), Bridge 284.2 (Hurricane), and Bridge 413.7 (Mears). The scope includes inspection and load rating services to ensure safety and reliability of these critical infrastructures. Proposals must be submitted by June 18, 2026, including one original hard copy and one electronic copy on a USB flash drive. The solicitation includes detailed project fact sheets and instructions for submission.

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