It has recently come to the our attention that the City's Team Leader bridge inspection certification has expired, or is no longer valid due to the recent loss of our staff liaison. We are currently working through the process to come into compliance with the required state inspections and certifications of the 4 bridges within our jurisdiction, but it will take some time to resolve this matter. In the short term we are requesting approval to consult these services for the 2011 calendar year, with the intention of securing the required certifications prior to 2012.

 

Staff has solicited proposals from 3 engineering firms, and contacted Anoka County to gauge their interest in performing the City's inspections for 2011 since they have the appropriate certified staff members. Of the 3 firms contacted only 1 had the appropriate certifications to perform the required inspections, but from those points of contact another firm was recommended as having performed those services for them as a subconsultant. Anoka County stated that they could not assist the City at this time because it is not a service they perform for other municipalities within their jurisdiction, and they had concerns with work load and liability issues. Attached are 2 proposals that staff has received related to this matter. References are being verified at the present time and additional information will be available at the PW Committee meeting for discussion and consideration.