Professional Engineering Services for Bridge Rehabilitation at Oakbridge Blvd. Bridge Nos. 164504 and 164505

The City of Lakeland is requesting statement of qualifications from firms permitted by law to practice professional engineering in the State of Florida who specialize and have extensive experience in bridge inspections and bridge rehabilitation.

This solicitation will follow the requirements of Florida Statute 287.055 termed the “Consultants’ Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA)”. In compliance with the Florida Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), (Chapter 287), rates shall not be included in this proposal.

The selected firm will provide professional engineering services to develop comprehensive technical specifications, construction plans, and contract documents for the rehabilitation and structural repair of the existing timber bridges along Oakbridge Boulevard. The twin structures, Bridge Nos. 164504 and 164505, were constructed in 1985 and consist of four spans crossing a drainage canal. Each bridge is approximately 76 feet in length and provides a 24-foot-wide roadway.

The existing twin bridges utilize timber components for both the superstructure and substructure. Recent inspections have identified significant deterioration and structural deficiencies affecting multiple bridge elements, including the asphalt wearing surface, underlying timber deck system, timber structural members, and bridge railing systems. The proposed engineering services will address the documented deficiencies and develop constructible repair solutions intended to restore structural capacity, improve serviceability, and extend the remaining useful life of the structures while maintaining the existing roadway configuration and minimizing impacts to the adjacent drainage canal.