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County expects jump in bridge-inspection costs; BG Consultants bid accepted
Summary
Public Works Administrator Chris Smith told commissioners that 60 new bridge-reporting requirements will likely push inspection costs from about $30,000 to $70,000–$80,000; the board accepted the BG Consultants bid.
Public Works Administrator Chris Smith told commissioners that newly added reporting requirements for bridges—about 60 new data points—will significantly increase the cost and scope of bridge inspections. Smith said quotes that were typically near $30,000 are likely to rise to an estimated $70,000–$80,000 because of the extra data upload and system requirements and that the new bridge data must be uploaded into the system by January or February.
Two firms submitted proposals, and the board voted to accept the bid from BG Consultants. Smith emphasized the compressed schedule to complete the additional reporting requirements and cited the likely increase to routine inspection budgets.
