Specifications include, but are not limited to: New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s Major Bridge Inspection Program involves biennial inspection of 24 major bridges on the New Jersey Turnpike and 11 major bridges on the Garden State Parkway. These 35 bridges have been divided into Major Bridge Groups 1, 2, and 3. This Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) is for the structures that are due for inspection in 2024 in current Major Bridge Groups 1 and 2. The 5 structures in Major Bridge Group 1 are located in the southern region of both roadways, and the 4 structures in Major Bridge Group 2 are located in the central/northern region of New Jersey Turnpike roadway. The inspection and report format will follow the standard requirements for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority Bridge Inspection Program and shall utilize proprietary software provided by Bentley “AssetWise Inspections” (AWI) to develop the reports. A major bridge is typically defined as a long span mainline structure with complex structural framing and nonredundant steel tension members (NSTMs), which spans over multilane expressway traffic and other features including waterways and railroads. Structural framing types include stringer-floorbeam-girder systems, trusses, and prestressed concrete multi-girders. The biennial inspection of these complex crossings includes close-up hands-on coverage of pier tops and bearings, NSTMs, fatigue-sensitive details and bridge mounted sign structures, together with underwater inspections which are typically performed on a 4-year cycle. These OPS’ require the preparation of draft and final inspection reports, data collection and input by using Bentley’s proprietary software for FHWA element level inspection, updating of FHWA Structure Inventory and Appraisal (SI&A) Forms, and other related work defined in the Scope of Services. See Attachment B, Subsection B2 for the lists and schedules of bridges to be inspected for each Group.
