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Public works opens RFQ process for 2022 sales-tax bridge and culvert projects
Summary
Riley County Public Works presented an RFQ package for six bridge replacements and three culverts tied to the 2022 sales-tax program and the commission authorized opening the RFQ. Estimated combined design and construction cost for the listed structures is about $2.6 million.
Riley County Public Works presented an RFQ intended to solicit engineering and design proposals for a group of bridge replacements and culvert projects funded by the 2022 county sales-tax program.
Public Works identified six bridge structures (Crooked Creek, Green Randolph, Kansas Avenue, Lasaida, Soul Creek and Sunset — names as presented) and three culverts located in the north and south portions of the county. The department described structural deficiencies including scouring, deck cracking and low sufficiency ratings that justify replacement rather than repair. Estimated total cost for design and construction of the listed structures in this RFQ was described as roughly $2.6 million.
The board authorized opening the RFQ. Public Works said consultants will submit proposals per structure, with engineering proposals and hourly rate sheets; the county expects separate contract awards and will prioritize structures in the RFQ instructions. The presentation noted one higher-cost structure (a bridge on East 56th) with an estimated replacement price of about $7.8 million; that structure was being discussed separately because of access and township-road impacts.
Why it matters: authorizing the RFQ begins procurement for multi-structure infrastructure work funded through the 2022 sales-tax program; replacing deficient bridges and culverts is a capital expense affecting travel, farm access and local maintenance budgets.
Ending: Public Works will issue RFQ documents, accept proposals by structure and return to the board for selection and award of design/construction contracts as responses are evaluated.
