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C -- 1996 BRIDGE INSPECTION SOL R1-96-12 DUE 080196 POC For additional information contact Contracting Officer, Dallas Summerfield at (406) 329-3057. Architect-Engineer Services primarily for routine bridge inspection, including written reports for existing concrete, steel, and timber bridges within the National Forests of Montana and Northern Idaho; and other ''in depth'' bridge inspection services on an as needed basis. 1996 work will include approximately 130 routine bridge inspections in Idaho. A similar number of inspections are anticipated for each of the option years. See numbered Note 24 for selection criteria. In order to evaluate a firm's qualifications and experience, the following information is specifically requested: The personnel qualifications as outlined in National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) under 23 CFR 650.307; familiarity with the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) and Forest Service Structure Inventory and Appraisal coding format and AASHTO Manual for Condition Evaluation for Bridges 1994; and availability of registered professional engineers in the states of Idaho and Montana to conduct or directly supervise each bridge inspection. Evaluation of technical competence will emphasize completion of training course on the FHWA's publication ''Bridge Inspector's Training Manual/90'' with certificates. There is no solicitation package to request. Submit one copy of Standard Forms 254 and 255. Contract time will be 1 year with the option of renewal for 2 additional years. Estimated start work 9/15/96. (0166)

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