CEI Services for Golden Gate Parkway over Santa Barbara Canal Bridge Replacement

Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services have historically been added to the construction phase of transportation projects. The County typically performs CEI services with either in-house forces or by outsourcing. CEI work involves providing oversight for the County, ensuring that the Contractor builds the project in reasonable conformity with the plans, specifications, and special provisions for the Construction Contract. The CEI firm is the liaison between the County and the Contractor to observe the Contractor's work to determine the progress and quality of the work. The CEI Consultant identifies discrepancies, reports significant discrepancies to the County, and directs the Contractor to correct such observed discrepancies. Historically, County departments have spent approximately 10% to 12% of the total construction contract for CEI services; however, this may not be indicative of future buying patterns. CEI services are required for the bridge replacement (Bridge No. 030123) at Golden Gate Parkway (CR 886) over the Santa Barbara Canal. The project will also include removal and disposal of the two (2) existing steel pedestrian bridges carrying the sidewalks over the Canal. The new bridge will carry both roadway traffic (2 lanes in each direction) and (2) sidewalks (1 in each direction) across the Canal.