# New York State Contract Reporter #2140536

Timber bridge feasibility engineering and consulting services

**Posted:** November 06, 2026
**Respond By:** December 11, 2026
**Identifier:** 2140536
**NAICS:** 541330

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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