Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Inspection Services

The City of Santa Cruz is seeking professional engineering services to assess the structural conditions of its 10 bicycle and pedestrian bridges. The selected consultant will perform inspections, identify deficiencies, and recommend maintenance or rehabilitation actions. The contract will run for two years with a two-year renewal option. The city is looking for a qualified firm to provide these services within its jurisdiction on a two-year rotation, with half the bridges inspected annually. Key responsibilities include performing inspections in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, preparing inspection reports, photo documentation, and other deliverables as deemed necessary by the city. • The city owns and maintains a network of 10 bicycle and pedestrian bridges of varying age, design, and construction type. • The selected consultant will perform various tasks and prepare deliverables such as inspection reports, photo documentation, and other deliverables as deemed necessary by the city. • The contract will run for two years with a two-year renewal option. • The city is soliciting proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide this service within its jurisdiction on a two-year rotation, with half the bridges inspected annually. • The selected consultant shall perform inspections in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards.