Term Agreement for Bridge Design Support Services - Buffalo Division

To retain a qualified engineering firm to provide bridge design services in the Buffalo Division. Assignments will be made as needed to support the delivery of the Authority's Contracts Program. The current Contracts Program can be found on page 91 of the 2022 Budget Book 2022-budget.pdf (ny.gov). Assignments may be made at any time over the duration of the contract and may be concurrent. The New York State Thruway is a limited access, high-speed, high-volume highway. In addition to the mainline bridges that carry the Thruway, the Authority also maintains overhead bridges carrying local and state highways over the Thruway system. Existing bridges typically consist of (1950/60s) multi-span steel girder bridges with concrete decks. Projects will primarily include rehabilitation or replacement of existing bridges or other structures. Construction staging and traffic control to minimize traffic disruptions will be a major component of the design. Vertical clearance improvements over the Thruway to meet current standards will be a project requirement. Projects may include, but not limited to: Bridge rehabilitation including steel repairs, bearing replacement, deck and /or superstructure replacement, substructure repairs, joint replacement, etc. Mainline or overhead bridge replacement Seismic rehabilitation/retrofit Slope stabilization/retaining wall/excavation support Temporary structures Emergency repairs Overhead sign structures The engineering firm will complete preliminary engineering (Phase I-IV) in accordance with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Project Development Manual and Bridge Manual resulting in Final Design Report/Design Approval Document. Preliminary engineering tasks may include, but not be limited to: Initial assessment to determine feasible alternatives Land surveying and ROW mapping Hydraulic analysis/Scour reports Subsurface investigation and Foundation design Environmental review and documentation The firm will also complete final design (Phase V-VI) in accordance with the NYSDOT Highway Design Manuals, including developing contract documents (Plans, Specifications and Estimate). The anticipated value of this agreement may be up to $4.5 million. The duration of this agreement is three (3) years and the Authority shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to extend this agreement for two (2) additional one (1) year terms, subject to available funding. Note: No new assignments will be made after year 3.