Structural Steel Heat Straightening

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is seeking to enter into a contract for heat straightening of damaged structural steel beams on bridge decks throughout the state. The contractor will be responsible for supplying and covering the costs of traffic control, large equipment, oxygen and acetylene, welding, reinforcement, and replacement, hand tools, sufficient employees, transportation, and lodging. The contract will have a non-competitive purchase arrangement with International Straightening, Inc. due to their specialized expertise and proximity to the state. Key considerations for this project include response time, scheduling, and the ability to work on bridge decks with minimal disruption to traffic. Some of the key requirements for the contractor include having at least 10 years of experience in performing heat straightening of steel members and on at least 10 steel bridges within the last 5 years, and adhering to the US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration’s Guide for Heat-Straightening of Damaged Steel Bridge Members. • The project requires a high level of expertise in heat straightening of structural steel beams. • The contractor must be able to respond quickly to emergency situations and work on bridge decks with minimal disruption to traffic. • The contract will have a non-competitive purchase arrangement with International Straightening, Inc. • The contractor must adhere to the US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration’s Guide for Heat-Straightening of Damaged Steel Bridge Members. • The project requires a high level of coordination with the NDDOT and other stakeholders to ensure that the work is completed safely and efficiently.