2026 On-Call Structural Asset Inspection and Engineering Services

Location:	Colorado
Posted:	Apr 1, 2026
Due:	Apr 30, 2026
Agency:	Montrose County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

To Provide

On-Call Structural Asset Inspection and Engineering Services

for

Montrose County Road and Bridge

Proposals Due

April 30, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location

Montrose County Public Works

63160 LaSalle Rd

Montrose, CO 81401

A. INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Montrose County is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to provide on-

call structural asset inspection and engineering services for minor structural

assets. For purposes of this solicitation, minor structural assets are defined as

bridges and culverts with spans less than or equal to twenty (20) feet and

openings greater than or equal to four (4) feet.

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is intended to identify qualified consultant(s) to

enter into a master on-call professional services agreement, under which projects

would be assigned on an as-needed basis throughout the term.

The County makes no guarantee as to the amount of work that may be assigned

under this contract.

Proposal packages may be obtained from the County’s website. Questions

regarding this RFP may be directed to Brandon Wallace at 970-252-7001 or

bwallace@montrosecounty.net.

B. CONTRACT OVERVIEW

The initial contract term will be from June 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

The County may, at its sole discretion, extend the contract for up to two (2)

additional one-year terms. Consultant guarantees its pricing for the initial term,

but may change pricing for renewal terms as appropriate.

This will be a non-exclusive, on-call contract. Work will be authorized through

individual task orders issued by the County.

C. SCOPE OF WORK

Services may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Structural Asset Inspections

• Field inspections

• Condition assessments and ratings

• Reporting

• Emergency inspection services

• Follow-up inspections

Structural Asset Management

• Asset inventory development

• Risk-based planning

• Performance-based management

• Lifecycle management

• State of good repair evaluations

Project Support

• Load rating of structures

• Investment prioritization

• Design services

• Hydraulic and scour analysis

Program Support

• Development of manuals and specifications

• Federal funding and grant application support

The consultant will work under the direction of the Public Works Director and

coordinate with County staff, agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders as

directed.

D. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The consultant must demonstrate:

• Comprehensive knowledge of CDOT manuals, guidelines, policies, and

procedures

• At least one Colorado Registered Professional Engineer to oversee work

• Compliance with 23 CFR §650.309 for inspection-related tasks

• A designated Project Manager who is a Colorado Registered Professional

engineer

• Prequalification in bridge design, bridge inspection, hydraulics, and

materials testing, maintained throughout the contract term

• Insurance coverage of no less than $1,000,000 each for general liability,

and worker’s compensation insurance at no less than the state-mandated

minimum.

E. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Proposals shall include:

• Cover letter

• Firm overview, including location, qualifications, and years in business

• Resumes of key personnel

• Description and qualifications of subconsultants, if any.

• Detailed fee schedule for 2026, which fees shall be guaranteed for the

entire year, to include the firm’s hourly rates, overtime rates, reimbursable

charges, markup on subcontract services, and mileage.

• Description and list of software and hardware utilized (e.g. Auto CAD Civil

3D, Trimble GPS Survey Equipment) and other related digital/computer

capabilities.

F. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION AND TIMELINE

All public postings are made on Montrose County’s Website,

https://www.montrosecounty.net/Bids.aspx. All dates are subject to change, with

notice. All times listed are Mountain Standard Time.

RFP Publicly Available

April 1, 2026

Questions Deadline

April 14, 2026

• Questions must be submitted in writing to Brandon Wallace at

bwallace@montrosecounty.net

Answers Publicly Available

April 21, 2026

Proposals Due

April 30, 2026

Proposals Recorded

May 1, 2026

Contract Award

May 13, 2026

Contract Start Date

June 1, 2026

Proposals must be submitted in a sealed opaque envelope clearly marked

“Structural Asset Inspection and Engineering Services” and delivered to

Montrose County Public Works, Attn: Brandon Wallace, 63160 LaSalle Rd,

Montrose, CO 81401, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on the due date.

In addition to a written submission, which shall be the official submission

considered for award purposes, bidding consultants must email an electronic

copy to Brandon Wallace at bwallace@montrosecounty.net. It is requested that

the electronic copy be in a Word or PDF format which is accessible for electronic

screen readers, however, such is not a factor to be considered in the award

process.

G. EVALUATION AND SELECTION

Proposals will be evaluated by an evaluation committee based on:

• Qualifications

• Ability to furnish professional services

• Responsiveness

• Fee reasonableness

Interviews may be conducted at the County’s discretion.

Montrose County reserves the reserves the right to reject, for any reason

whatsoever, any and all proposals, and to waive any informality or irregularity in

a proposal. The County reserves the right to select the proposal that provides the

best overall value to the County as determined in the County’s sole discretion.

The award of contract may be based on the complete proposal or any

component thereof. The action to award a contract is subject to approval by the

Board of County Commissioners. The submission of a proposal by any proposer

does not in any way commit the County to enter into an agreement with that

proposer.

The recommended bidder will be sent contract documents for review and

execution prior to the contract going before the Board of County Commissioners

for consideration. The Board of County Commissioners may accept or reject the

committee’s recommendation. Contract award is anticipated to occur one month

after the proposal deadline, and will be made during a public meeting of the

Board of County Commissioners. All proposers will be notified of the decision by

mail and email.

The Request for Proposals process is not considered complete until the Contract

is awarded and agreed upon by all parties.

H. AWARD OF CONTRACT AND COUNTY RIGHTS

The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities,

negotiate with qualified proposers, or cancel this RFP. Submission of a proposal

does not obligate the County to award a contract.

I. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Montrose County makes no guarantee as to how much, or if any, work will

be authorized in any given year. Total contract and assigned project fee amounts

shall be based on need and annual appropriation of funds. Work will be assigned

via task call number that will include a written scope of work, completion date,

and consultant’s estimated fee. A purchase order will be issued for the estimated

task call fee amount.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Title:	2026 On-Call Structural Asset Inspection and Engineering Services
Category:	Professional Services
Status:	Open

2026 On-Call Structural Asset Inspection and Engineering Services

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