STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: September 23, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an engineering services contract with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. to develop a Bridge Management Program in support of the Infrastructure Management Plan consisting of reviewing bridge data, programming and modifications to the bridge database, review of existing bridge conditions, development of repair costs for selected bridges, and development of a list of bridges to receive design and repairs in later phases of the Bridge Management Program - Not to exceed $226,611.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. which is located in Northbrook, Illinois, has an office at 6363 North Highway 161, Suite 550, Irving, Texas 75038.
This action will authorize an engineering services contract with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. to develop a Bridge Management Program in support of the Infrastructure Management Plan (IMP) consisting of reviewing bridge data, programming and modifications to the bridge database, review of existing bridge conditions, development of repair costs for selected bridges, and development of a list of bridges to receive design and repairs in later phases of the Bridge Management Program.
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. will use the Texas Department of Transportation bridge inspections for the City of Dallas to develop a rolling five-year bridge maintenance program. This program will be based on annual appropriations as identified in the IMP. Bridges within the City of Dallas will be evaluated and ranked based on safety considerations, of the deck, superstructure and substructure. Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc will also provide design and constructio...
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