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Consider adopting a resolution for the selection of a consulting engineer to conduct the bi-annual inspections required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Program.
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INITIATOR: Joseph Painter, P.E. - Director of Engineering
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Joseph Painter, P.E. - Director of Engineering
BACKGROUND: The inspection of bridges is an ongoing program through the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). City participation is necessary to ensure eligibility for Federal Funds for City Highway Projects. ODOT requires that the City selects an engineer to perform these inspections from a pre-approved list based on a process outlined in a letter dated August 25, 2023. Based on the interviews conducted by the City on October 31, 2023, staff recommends using the firm of Burgess & Niple, Inc. as the inspection firm.
The consultant will contract with ODOT, and funding will be 100% Federal funds.
EXHIBIT: Letter from ODOT, Resolution No. 2023- ___
KEY ISSUES: ODOT requires a City Council Resolution before our engineering consultant can be officially selected.
FUNDING SOURCE: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Consider adopting Resolution 2023-____ selecting the firm Burgess & Niple, Inc. to conduct the bi-annual inspections required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Program.