RFQ 40758_Water_Control_Underwater_Inspection

Project Description

The objective of the project (Project) is to inspect all underwater culvert/structures identified in Attachment A – Statement of Work, Appendix A - Underwater Inspection List, to assess their current condition and provide critical information for repair and maintenance activities. Inspection Reports will be supplied to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

Consultant shall provide an underwater inspection team and qualified divers to inspect all structure elements which are primarily below-water. The underwater inspection team shall include individuals qualified by experience and training in the inspection, design, construction and understanding of the operation of flood control structures. A minimum of one (1) member of the inspection team shall be a professional engineer licensed in the State of Florida under Chapter 471, Florida Statute. The professional engineer, as a member of the inspection team, shall be responsible for the overall underwater inspection findings and recommendations.

All dive operations shall meet the requirements and qualifications of OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart T - Commercial Diving Operations. Underwater inspectors must be familiar with the principles of general civil, geotechnical, structural, electrical and mechanical engineering.

In addition to OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910, Consultant shall ensure that all other applicable federal and state safety regulations are met. This includes providing staff and equipment to meet the requirements.

Structure underwater inspections shall be based on USACE’s manual EM 1110-2-2902 Conduits, Pipes, and Culverts Associated with Dams and Levee Systems, Chapter 6: Inspections, Condition Assessments, and Prioritized Mitigation Plans. Other federal or industry standards of practice may be utilized for specific activities if appropriate. The following list presents a partial listing of inspection standards; other standards may also apply. Consultant shall use the most recent version of referenced standards.

• Underwater Inspection of Bridges FHWA-NHI-10-027; U.S. DOT/FHWA
• Underwater Investigations Standard Practice Manual, Level 1 Inspections, American Society of Civil Engineer’s (ASCE)