RFQ for F460-Florenceville Bridge Design-Build Project

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The following supplier questions and answers are provided. All other information remais the same.

Q1. Is DTI open to replacement of all spans with lightweight bridge spans with rehabilitation only as required for the concrete substructures? Potential lightweight span configurations could be:
a. All covered timber bridge spans (restore original configuration of the bridge);
b. All lightweight prefab truss spans; or
c. All bailey bridge type truss spans (Mabey spans).

R1. If a bridge replacement is chosen as the Project Concept, the proponent will recommend a Project Concept (including the material and span configuration) for any or all spans that will be replaced. Concepts will be evaluated and accepted or rejected during the RFP process. The covered bridge span must be maintained.

Q2. If rehabilitation of superstructure is required, will DTI consider conducting an intermediate RFP, Stage 1, for a full Detailed Level III inspection with the Stage 2 "Design-build" RFP process happening later so that the defects are known and the project is significantly de-risked for the participating parties?

R2. DTI has already conducted a detailed inspection that has been provided in the RFQ package and it is apparent that repairs will be required if rehabilitation is the chosen Project Concept. The proponent chooses the Project Concept and is responsible for any additional investigation they deem necessary. There will be no intermediate RFP stage.


Q3. Can DTI provide further information on the subsequent RFP process, RFP delivery requirements and evaluation process?

R3. The RFP will be developed and presented to those who qualify in the RFQ process.


Q4. I am writing in regard to the subject request for proposal, to ask for a two-week extension to the closing date of this solicitation.

R4. The RFQ schedule will remain as advertised.

Q5. Section 4.1 Invitation to Proponents states an honorarium will be offered in the RFP stage but not in this RFQ stage. Can DTI provide information on the allocated honorarium amount?
R5. The amount of the honorarium will be identified in the future RFP.

Q6. Can DTI provide further information on what is going to provided to the qualified teams for the RFP stage, regarding the condition of the bridge so the qualified teams can estimate a fixed price.
R6. All available information has already been provided in the RFQ package.




****Amendment #1*****

The following questions and answers are provided:

Q1. Is this project a replacement of the spans project or a restoration of the spans project.

R1: More detailed project requirements will be outlined in the subsequent RFP, but please review Section 6.5 of the RFQ for possible Project Concepts. The proponent will propose a Project Concept.

Q2. Would DTI be open to replacement of the steel spans with a new timber covered bridge which was 1/5th the dead weight of the steel spans and restoration of the existing timber covered bridge?

R2: If a bridge replacement is chosen as the Project Concept, the proponent will recommend a Project Concept (including the material and span configuration) for any or all spans that will be replaced. Concepts will be evaluated and accepted or rejected during the RFP process.

Q3. Would DTI be open to a new two lane timber covered bridge option on the existing piers to replace each of the existing spans?

R3: If a bridge replacement is chosen as the Project Concept, the proponent will recommend a Project Concept (including the material and span configuration) for any or all spans that will be replaced. Concepts will be evaluated and accepted or rejected during the RFP process.

Q4. Does the work involve the upgrading of the existing substructure or is the work refined to just the superstructure and deck?

R4: More detailed project requirements will be outlined in the subsequent RFP, but please review Section 6.5 of the RFQ for possible Project Concepts. The proponent will propose a Project Concept.

Q5. What capacity is being sought for the upgraded or greenfield spans: 62.5, 30.0 or 15.0 Tonnes?

R5: Section 6.4 outlines the technical requirements that apply to both a new or rehabilitated bridge.


A6. Are there any requirements related to the heritage aspect of this bridge?

R6: The Covered Bridge span must be maintained.

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F460-Florenceville Bridge (Jim Davis Road) Design-Build Project. RFQ (Request for Qualifications) to select top ranked proponents for invitation to the subsequent RFP process.


RFQ for Florenceville Bridge (Jim Davis Road) Design-Build Project. See attached RFQ and supporting documents for further information.