The City of Pittsburgh has awarded a contract to Tri-State Design and Development Inc for engineering bridge/structural design services. The contract has a term of 2 years, with the possibility of two 1-year extensions. The contractor will provide services on an as-needed basis, and the city will assign work orders as necessary. The contract includes provisions for compensation, work quality, coordination with the city, termination, data ownership, and insurance. The contractor must carry insurance, including professional liability, workers' compensation, and commercial general liability. The contract also includes provisions for minority business enterprise (MBE), women's business enterprise (WBE), and veteran-owned business (VOB) participation. Key aspects of the contract include:
• The contract term is 2 years with possible extensions
• The contractor will provide engineering bridge/structural design services on an as-needed basis
• The city will assign work orders as necessary
• The contract includes provisions for compensation, work quality, coordination with the city, termination, data ownership, and insurance
• The contractor must carry insurance, including professional liability, workers' compensation, and commercial general liability
• The contract includes provisions for MBE, WBE, and VOB participation
Some of the key services that Tri-State Design and Development Inc will provide under this contract include:
• Structural analyses and design of bridges, culverts, and other related structures
• Preparation of conceptual designs, preliminary and final engineering
• Preparation of cost estimates and bid documents for construction of bridges
• Review of structural analysis, bridge type studies, load rating, constructability reviews, emergency inspection of bridges, culverts, and other structures
• Inspection of appurtenant electrical and mechanical systems
• Program management and enhancement