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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, Director of Engineering
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Joseph Painter, 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 select an engineer to perform these inspections from a pre-approved list based on a process outlined in a letter dated August 16, 2021. Based on the interviews conducted by the City on September 27, 2021 staff recommends using the firm of EST, Inc. as the inspection firm.
The consultant will contract with ODOT, and funding will be 100% Federal funds.
EXHIBIT: Letter from ODOT, Resolution No. 2021- ___
KEY ISSUES: ODOT requires a City Council Resolution before our engineering consultant can be officially selected.
FUNDING SOURCE: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Adopt Resolution 2021-____ selecting the firm EST, Inc. to conduct the bi-annual inspections required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Program.