New York State Contract Reporter #2140536

Timber bridge feasibility engineering and consulting services

The Capital District Regional Planning Commission is seeking engineering and consulting services to assess timber bridge opportunities across three New York counties. - Government buyer and partners: Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC) is the procuring organization. The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) is a funding source; the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) provides committed match funding and technical support. The Capital Region Transportation Council is involved in workshop delivery. - Services and scale: Screen approximately 70–90 locally owned short-span bridges and identify high-potential candidates; prepare approximately 16–19 concept-level feasibility packages (other related materials describe 15–20); advance two priority bridges to grant-ready concept packages; and produce a municipal guide and regional workshop. - Timber systems assessed: Glued-laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT) or glulam deck panels, solid-sawn timber, and suitable hybrid systems. The study considers domestic sourcing, with preference for New York and Northeast feedstocks. - Notable requirements: Scope includes structural and hydraulic assessment, constructability, planning-level cost and material estimates, environmental and permitting considerations, GIS-ready data, and climate resilience. Engineering must be under the responsible charge of a New York-licensed Professional Engineer. - OEMs and vendors: No timber manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are specifically named. NYSDOT and the Capital Region Transportation Council are project partners, not identified vendors. - Funding and contract ceiling: The solicitation states a contract ceiling of $135,000 and qualifications-based selection, with price excluded from ranking. Related funding materials describe a $150,000 project, including a $90,000 NBRC request and $60,000 NYSDOT match. - Performance: Consultant work is expected to run for up to 18 months after authorization and must conclude within the overall federal project period. Work starts after contract execution and written authorization.

Description

CDRPC is seeking qualified engineering and consulting services for a feasibility initiative focused on locally owned short-span bridges in Saratoga, Rensselaer, and Schenectady Counties, New York. The work includes screening bridges for timber and advanced wood structural systems, preparing concept-level feasibility packages for approximately 16–19 candidate structures, and advancing two priority projects to grant-ready concepts. The consultant will also prepare a regional Timber Bridge Guide and assist with a workshop for municipal bridge owners. Selection is qualifications-based, with price excluded from ranking; the consultant contract may not exceed $135,000.

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