Request for Professional Engineering Services-Feasibility Study for the replacement of...

Location:	Ohio
Posted:	Jun 22, 2026
Due:	Jul 17, 2026
Agency:	Allen County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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**** LEGAL NOTICE ****

REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES

ALL-C.R. 270-4.23

(METCALF STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT FEASIBILITY STUDY)

The Allen County Engineer will be selecting an engineering firm to perform a Feasibility Study for the

replacement of the Metcalf Street Bridge located over the Norfolk Southern Railroad, 0.15 mile north of W 4th

Street in Lima, OH.

Project Description:

The Metcalf Street Bridge was originally built in 1923 as a grade separation over the railyard and carried a

streetcar track along the center of the roadway. In 1957 the streetcar line was removed and the deck was

replaced with a new concrete deck. The route on the bridge was once designated as U.S. 25 (South Dixie

Highway) before U.S. 25 was combined with I-75 in the 1960’s at which point the bridge became the joint

responsibility of Allen County and the City of Lima. In 1970, the structure underwent minor rehabilitation, then

a major rehabilitation in 1989 and another minor rehabilitation again in 2007.

In 2022 the route containing the structure was put on the National Highway System (NHS). A recent inspection

produced a “Poor” (4) rating appraisal and the bridge is now posted for Ohio Legal Loads. The poor general

appraisal combined with a deck area of over 15,000 ft2 (15,763.4 ft2) qualifies the bridge for the Local Major

Bridge Program, which can provide federal funds for replacement. To apply for this funding a feasibility study is

required.

Project Scope:

Conduct a Feasibility Study to determine the proposed replacement structure type considering environmental

impacts, right-of-way, railroad issues, roadway alignment (existing alignment creates a larger span vs. a lesser-

skewed railroad crossing minimizing span length), maintenance of traffic, cost of construction, minimization of

future maintenance and inspection costs, etc. All alternatives analyzed must include a cost of construction that

can be submitted with the Major Bridge Program funding application.

The following prequalification requirements must be met by the consultant:

• Non-Complex Roadway Design

• Level 2 Bridge Design

The project shall be completed by August 31, 2027.

Submittals

Engineering firms interested in being considered for this selection must submit a Letter of Interest conforming

to the attached “Letter of Interest Form”. Letters of Interest shall be limited to a maximum of 6 single-sided

pages not including a one-page cover letter and shall be submitted to the Allen County Engineer, 1501 North

Sugar Street, Lima, Ohio 45801 prior to 3:00 PM on Friday, July 17th, 2026.

In addition, the prime consultant’s 2026 General Qualification Statement must be submitted and on file with

the Allen County Engineer to be considered. For firms that have not submitted General Qualification

Statements for 2026, a General Qualification Statement can be submitted along with the Letter of Interest.

This General Qualification Statement does not automatically qualify as a submittal for 2026. Please follow the

guidelines at www.allencountyohengineer.com/engconsultants/. It is anticipated that the selected consultant

will be authorized to proceed by September 1, 2026.

Technical or scope of services questions can be emailed to Doug Karhoff at dkarhoff@allencountyohio.com.

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

Request for Professional Engineering Services-Feasibility Study for the replacement of the Metcalf Street Bridge Project No. ALL-C.R. 270-4.23 (View Legal Notice)