Level 2 Bridge and Culvert Inspection
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The City of Playford invites suitably qualified and experienced structural engineering consultants to submit a tender for the provision of Level 2 Bridge and Culvert Inspection Services. About Council currently manages approximately 237 bridge structures, comprising 4 road bridges, 166 major culverts and 67 footbridges. Scope The scope includes: Physical inspections and condition assessments of Council's bridge assets, including road bridges, major culverts and footbridges Condition reporting Defect identification Remediation recommendations Cost estimates Photographic records Provision of inspection data in electronic format The arrangement will operate as a standing offer, with individual inspection programs issued by Purchase Order as required. No minimum volume of work is guaranteed. Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced structural engineering consultant Inspections must be undertaken in accordance with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) Road Structures Inspection Manual (RSIM) Contract Terms and Conditions Initial contract term of four (4) years Two (2) optional extension periods of two (2) years each Standing offer arrangement with individual inspection programs issued by Purchase Order as required No minimum volume of work is guaranteed Enquiries Contact: Lindsay Petersen Office: +61 (08) 8256 0333 Email: lpetersen@playford.sa.gov.au
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