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RESOLUTION R-1920-53: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, SELECTING HW LOCHNER AS THE CITY OF NORMAN'S APPOINTED BRIDGE INSPECTION CONSULTANT TO THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL BRIDGE INSPECTION STANDARDS.
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BACKGROUND: The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is tasked by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to perform Bridge Safety Inspections for all publicly owned structures greater than 20 feet in length. Inspections are performed at least once every two years to identify any critical findings, document the bridge condition and make repair recommendations if necessary. The City of Norman currently has 77 bridges requiring inspection per FHWA criteria.
Data obtained from the Bridge Safety Inspections is used to identify bridges that are in need of rehabilitation, maintenance or replacement. Maintenance activities are scheduled to prolong the life of the bridges and the investment they represent. Bridge replacement or rehabilitation projects are planned to insure the safety of the traveling public. For these reasons, it is important to select a bridge inspection team that will provide quality inspections and timely feedback.
DISCUSSION: The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has prequalified consulting firms to perform Local Government bridge safety inspections based on qualifications mandated by the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The new bridge inspection contract will start April 1, 2020 and extend to March 31, 2022. This will be a two-year contract period. Funding for bridge inspections will be 100% Federal funds. To comply with the NBIS standards and avoid federal-aid sanctions, all Local Governments are required to either select a prequalified consulting firm prior to December 1, 2019, or let ODOT select a prequalified consulting firm.
To select one of the prequalified consulting firms, cities are required to evaluate consultant l...
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