Number
111690
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a Request for Proposal to select a consultant to provide professional services for the in-depth inspection of the 6th Street Viaduct Cable-Stayed bridges with an estimated cost of $250,000.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a Request for Proposal to solicit professional services for the in-depth inspection of the 6th Street Viaduct Cable-Stayed bridges. This resolution also authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Comptroller to execute a contract with the selected qualified consultant for the professional services. The estimated inspection services for the project are $250,000.
Body
Whereas, The 6th Street Viaduct Cable-Stayed bridges are in need of an in-depth 10-year inspection, as required by the 2002 6th Street Viaduct Inspection and Maintenance Manual.
Whereas, The inspection will include a detailed inspection of the two Cable-Stayed bridges on the 6th Street Viaduct, including the Cable Stays, Superstructure, and Substructure.
Whereas, It is deemed desirable to engage the services of a consultant with experience and quaulifications to provide the specialized professional services to perform the in-depth inspection, and prepare a condition report with any maintenance recommendations.
Whereas, The bridge inspection project is scheduled to occur during the summer of 2012, and a final report to be submitted by the end of 2012.
Whereas, The estimated cost for the inspection services is $250,000. Project account BR100120103 will be set up from the City Share Non-assessable Structure Fund.
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Comptroller are herby authorized to issue a Request for Proposal to select a consultant to provide professional services for the inspection of the 6th St...
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