(20) – NBIS Bridge Inspection Projects (Structural Evaluation I‑1 Level A)

The New Jersey Department of Transportation is seeking qualified firms to perform comprehensive bridge‑inspection services for more than 800 bridges across six counties. Work includes visual, underwater, and fracture‑critical inspections, data entry into the National Bridge Inspection System (NBIS) and Standardized National Bridge Inventory (SNBI), and delivery of detailed inspection reports in accordance with 23 CFR Part 650 and NJDOT policies. Proposals must include certified personnel, training documentation, a project‑preference matrix, and adhere to strict data‑submission schedules. The contract will be awarded to up to 20 firms, each limited to a maximum of two project selections. • Scope covers routine, underwater, NSTM, special/interim, and scour‑monitoring inspections. • Required deliverables: completed Bridge Survey Reports, updated SNBI data, and any supplemental documentation within defined timelines. • Mandatory qualifications: PE license or equivalent experience, recent NHI training (within 5‑10 years), and pre‑qualification with NJDOT. • Evaluation based on technical qualifications, past performance, organization chart, and a narrative addressing key issues and innovative approaches.