Introduction

The Niagara Region is seeking proposal submissions for a consultant to undertake a complete appraisal of the Region’s structures classified as bridges and major culverts as identified under the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code. (CHBDC).

The goals of the appraisal are:

• To maintain structures in a safe condition,
• To protect and prolong the useful life of structures,
• To provide a detailed inventory of our structures,
• To identify maintenance, repair and rehabilitation needs of structures, To identify short term and long term needs and overall condition assessments of all structures.

The total number of Regional structures is 223, 131 bridges and 92 major culverts.

The intent of these inspections is to provide the Region with recommendations toward obtaining value for money spent in terms of overall network condition and produce a summary recommendation report to be  by the Region for capital planning purposes. The successful proponent will also be required to produce life-cycle management plans for all structures, including recommendations for maintenance, rehabilitation schedules, replacement analysis and life-cycle costs.

The work required to complete this assignment will consist of a detailed visual inspection of several bridge structures and culvert types of varying ages.  The inspections must be completed to ensure structure stability, public safety and that scheduled repairs and maintenance are properly prioritized.